Why are pregnant women physically inactive? A qualitative study on the beliefs and perceptions about physical activity during pregnancy

• Main Authors: Helen Gonçalves (Author), Ana Luiza Gonçalves Soares (Author), Marlos Rodrigues Domingues (Author), Andréa Damaso Bertoldi (Author), Maiara Gonçalves dos Santos (Author), Mariângela Freitas da Silveira (Author), Carolina de Vargas Nunes Coll (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study aimed to describe the beliefs and perceptions of pregnant women and healthcare providers about physical activity during pregnancy. Using a qualitative approach, 30 pregnant women and the 14 healthcare providers caring for them were interviewed in the second trimester of pregnancy. We incl...