Xin Chen , Zhixuan Xiang , Lu Chen , Ke Sun , Yongfang Deng , Lingling Gao
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The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and a sociodemographic and obstetric data sheet collected information in the first trimester.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of physical inactivity among Chinese pregnant women was 51 %. Pregnant women spent the most time in the domains of household/caregiving activities (median 38.25 h/week) and sedentary activities (median 54.25 h/week). Characteristics of pregnant women who were more likely to be physically inactive included younger age (<em>OR</em>: 1.413, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.291, 1.767; <em>P</em> = 0.002), unmarried (<em>OR</em>: 2.976, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.573, 5.630; <em>P</em> = 0.001), lower monthly income (<em>OR</em>: 1.945, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.535, 2.464; <em>P</em> = 0.001), self-paid medical care (<em>OR</em>: 1.472, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.140, 1.900; <em>P</em> = 0.003), nulliparous (<em>OR</em>: 3.169, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 2.504, 4.009; <em>P</em> = 0.001), inadequate knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy (<em>OR</em>: 1.797, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.432, 2.255; <em>P</em> = 0.001), husbands with no physical activity habits (<em>OR</em>:1.353, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.081, 1.693; <em>P</em> = 0.008), and no prepregnancy physical activity habits (<em>OR</em>: 1.832, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.433, 2.340; <em>P</em> = 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Physical inactivity was prevalent among pregnant women in the first trimester. Promoting physical activity could be incorporated into routine antenatal care. Healthcare professionals should assess and monitor the physical activity of pregnant women and provide consultations on physical activity during their first trimester, particularly for pregnant women with characteristics associated with physical inactivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 261-267"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Physical activity among Chinese pregnant women in the first trimester: A cross-sectional study\",\"authors\":\"Xin Chen , Zhixuan Xiang , Lu Chen , Ke Sun , Yongfang Deng , Lingling Gao\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.ijnss.2025.02.013\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>Physical activity during pregnancy benefits both women and their fetuses; however, the prevalence of physical inactivity is high among pregnant women in the first trimester. This study aimed to examine physical activity patterns among pregnant Chinese women in the first trimester and clarify the characteristics associated with physical inactivity in the first trimester.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This cross-sectional study was conducted at three Class-A tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou, city, China, from December 2021 to June 2022. A total of 1,283 pregnant women were enrolled. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and a sociodemographic and obstetric data sheet collected information in the first trimester.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The prevalence of physical inactivity among Chinese pregnant women was 51 %. Pregnant women spent the most time in the domains of household/caregiving activities (median 38.25 h/week) and sedentary activities (median 54.25 h/week). Characteristics of pregnant women who were more likely to be physically inactive included younger age (<em>OR</em>: 1.413, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.291, 1.767; <em>P</em> = 0.002), unmarried (<em>OR</em>: 2.976, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.573, 5.630; <em>P</em> = 0.001), lower monthly income (<em>OR</em>: 1.945, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.535, 2.464; <em>P</em> = 0.001), self-paid medical care (<em>OR</em>: 1.472, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.140, 1.900; <em>P</em> = 0.003), nulliparous (<em>OR</em>: 3.169, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 2.504, 4.009; <em>P</em> = 0.001), inadequate knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy (<em>OR</em>: 1.797, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.432, 2.255; <em>P</em> = 0.001), husbands with no physical activity habits (<em>OR</em>:1.353, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.081, 1.693; <em>P</em> = 0.008), and no prepregnancy physical activity habits (<em>OR</em>: 1.832, 95 %<em>CI</em>: 1.433, 2.340; <em>P</em> = 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Physical inactivity was prevalent among pregnant women in the first trimester. 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Physical activity among Chinese pregnant women in the first trimester: A cross-sectional study
Objectives
Physical activity during pregnancy benefits both women and their fetuses; however, the prevalence of physical inactivity is high among pregnant women in the first trimester. This study aimed to examine physical activity patterns among pregnant Chinese women in the first trimester and clarify the characteristics associated with physical inactivity in the first trimester.
Methods
This cross-sectional study was conducted at three Class-A tertiary hospitals in Guangzhou, city, China, from December 2021 to June 2022. A total of 1,283 pregnant women were enrolled. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire and a sociodemographic and obstetric data sheet collected information in the first trimester.
Results
The prevalence of physical inactivity among Chinese pregnant women was 51 %. Pregnant women spent the most time in the domains of household/caregiving activities (median 38.25 h/week) and sedentary activities (median 54.25 h/week). Characteristics of pregnant women who were more likely to be physically inactive included younger age (OR: 1.413, 95 %CI: 1.291, 1.767; P = 0.002), unmarried (OR: 2.976, 95 %CI: 1.573, 5.630; P = 0.001), lower monthly income (OR: 1.945, 95 %CI: 1.535, 2.464; P = 0.001), self-paid medical care (OR: 1.472, 95 %CI: 1.140, 1.900; P = 0.003), nulliparous (OR: 3.169, 95 %CI: 2.504, 4.009; P = 0.001), inadequate knowledge about physical activity during pregnancy (OR: 1.797, 95 %CI: 1.432, 2.255; P = 0.001), husbands with no physical activity habits (OR:1.353, 95 %CI: 1.081, 1.693; P = 0.008), and no prepregnancy physical activity habits (OR: 1.832, 95 %CI: 1.433, 2.340; P = 0.001).
Conclusions
Physical inactivity was prevalent among pregnant women in the first trimester. Promoting physical activity could be incorporated into routine antenatal care. Healthcare professionals should assess and monitor the physical activity of pregnant women and provide consultations on physical activity during their first trimester, particularly for pregnant women with characteristics associated with physical inactivity.
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This journal aims to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, providing an international platform for exchanging knowledge, research findings and nursing practice experience. This journal covers a wide range of nursing topics such as advanced nursing practice, bio-psychosocial issues related to health, cultural perspectives, lifestyle change as a component of health promotion, chronic disease, including end-of-life care, family care giving. IJNSS publishes four issues per year in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. IJNSS intended readership includes practicing nurses in all spheres and at all levels who are committed to advancing practice and professional development on the basis of new knowledge and evidence; managers and senior members of the nursing; nurse educators and nursing students etc. IJNSS seeks to enrich insight into clinical need and the implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery. Contributions are welcomed from other health professions on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.