The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Exercise among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia | Chapter 06 | Advances in Applied Science and Technology Vol. 4
Introduction: Appropriate exercises during pregnancy have proved to be beneficial to many expectant mothers, though how much and what kind of exercises varies from person to person. Gaining a greater understanding of women’s knowledge, attitudes and practices about exercise during pregnancy may inform the design of exercise interventions for this population to maximise exercise adherence and lifelong physical activity patterns. Aims: The aim of the study was to obtain information on the knowledge, attitudes and practices towards exercise among women attending antenatal care at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. Methods: This was a cross-sectional explora...