ArticleWomen's health (London, England)
Activity tracking devices in pregnancy: Understanding the participant experience in a longitudinal birth cohort.
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- Investigating the Association Between Volatile Organic Compounds and Preterm Birth in Detroit, Michigan: Protocol for the Center for Leadership in Environmental Awareness and Research Birth Cohort Study.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Association between objectively measured physical activity and maternal stool microbiota during pregnancy: results from a preliminary investigation.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundImproving understanding of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy can inform future interventions and support the delivery of high-quality prenatal care.
objectivesWithin the longitudinal birth cohort Research Enterprise to Advance Children's Health (REACH), the sub-study REACH-Fitbit sought to understand the prenatal experiences of utilizing an activity monitoring device and best practices for receiving PA information.
designREACH recruits gravid patients ⩾18 years old receiving prenatal care and planning to deliver at predefined hospitals. REACH-Fitbit participants had to be <20 weeks gestation with access to a Bluetooth-enabled device. Recruitment (self-selection) for focus groups occurred from completed REACH-Fitbit participants (e.g., delivered their baby).
methodsA semi-structured moderator guide was utilized to capture feedback on experiences, adherence to protocols, resources, and best practices for measuring PA during pregnancy. Two groups of six participants participated virtually, which included conversations about the overall participant experience, compliance with protocols, and opportunities for knowledge dissemination about PA.
resultsThe majority of focus group participants identified as Black, were between 20 and 29 years of age, and had positive feelings about the Fitbit, finding it usable and functional. Participants felt protocol compliance was facilitated by text message reminders and research team support, while barriers included Fitbit application problems, busy schedules, and forgetting. Participants preferred to receive PA information from a trusted healthcare source (e.g., doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider), though most participants (57%) did not receive PA information during prenatal care. Participants were interested in learning about the safety, type, and amount of prenatal PA in which to engage.
conclusionFindings presented here can support compliance in future studies or PA interventions utilizing similar technology. Incentives for compliance with study protocols and enhanced communication with the research team can improve participant engagement. Future work will address the need to communicate the interests of pregnant persons to clinical care teams, specifically, improvements to how providers share information on PA.
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