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    Diet and physical activity in pregnancy: a study exploring women's beliefs and behaviours

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    Publication date
    2019-05-02
    Author
    Chana, R.
    Haith-Cooper, Melanie
    Keyword
    Pregnant women
    Theory of planned behaviour
    Healthy diet
    Physical activity
    Obesity
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    This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in British Journal of Midwifery, copyright © MA Healthcare, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2019.27.5.297.
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    Abstract
    Being obese or gaining excessive weight during pregnancy can increase health risks for mother and baby. Adopting a healthy diet and increasing physical activity reduces these risks and has long-term health benefits for women. Despite this, women do not always maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Aim To explore the factors that encouraged and prevented a diverse group of women to maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. Methods A total of 12 women participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews, underpinned by the theory of planned behaviour. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim then subject to deductive thematic analysis. Findings Four themes emerged: women's knowledge of a healthy lifestyle, sociocultural influences, physical health and health professional support. These influenced women's intentions and actual behaviours during pregnancy. Conclusions Enhanced health professional advice may motivate women to adopt a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. This could be through new means such as health technology.
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    Chana R and Haith-Cooper M (2019) Diet and physical activity in pregnancy: a study exploring women's beliefs and behaviours. British Journal of Midwifery. 27(5): 297-304.
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    https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2019.27.5.297
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