Journal article
Infographic: physical activity for pregnant women
- Abstract:
- Our recent BJSM editorial petitioned for ‘a time for action’ regarding physical activity (PA) and pregnancy guidance in the UK. We highlighted that despite pregnancy providing a unique opportunity to promote PA behaviour change, healthcare professionals (HPs) lack the confidence, knowledge and resources to deliver appropriate PA advice. They feel under-resourced, uncertain regarding safety concerns and inadequately trained. Consequently, despite being receptive to PA advice, pregnant women receive inconsistent, vague and conflicting guidance. These issues may contribute to reduced levels of PA during pregnancy, leaving few women meeting the recommended activity levels.
- Publication status:
- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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(Preview, Accepted manuscript, pdf, 425.7KB, Terms of use)
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- Publisher copy:
- 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098037
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- Publisher:
- BMJ Publishing Group
- Journal:
- British Journal of Sports Medicine More from this journal
- Volume:
- 52
- Issue:
- 8
- Pages:
- 532-533
- Publication date:
- 2017-10-19
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1473-0480
- ISSN:
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0306-3674
- Pmid:
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29051164
- Language:
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English
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- Pubs id:
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pubs:742394
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uuid:2a01f376-c94a-4706-a256-cd8035f27e86
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pubs:742394
- Source identifiers:
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742394
- Deposit date:
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2017-11-21
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- Copyright holder:
- Smith et al
- Copyright date:
- 2017
- Notes:
- This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The final version is available online from BMJ Publishing Group at: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098037
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