Intentions Toward Physical Activity and Resting Behavior in Pregnant Women: Using the Theory of Planned Behavior Framework in a Cross‐Sectional Study

DiscussionThe significantly inverse relationship between physical activity and resting across time suggests that women feel they should focus on one behavior at the expense of the other. Finding that women generally do not perceive these behaviors as mutually compatible has implications in strategizing as to how to encourage women to be active during pregnancy.

Source: Birth - December 1, 2015 Category: OBGYN Authors: James J. Newham, Carly Allan, Patricia Leahy‐Warren, Debbie Carrick‐Sen, Fiona Alderdice Tags: Original Article Source Type: research