ArticlePloS one2025
The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study.
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- Reimagining prenatal physical activity and exercise as potential therapeutic strategy in promoting maternal health.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Article
- Barriers to physical activity among pregnant women in China: a mixed methods study based on the COM-B model and the theoretical domains framework.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Physical Activity During Pregnancy: Associations Between Levels and Types of Physical Activity and Low Back Pain-Related Disability in Portuguese Pregnant Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns of Pregnant Women in Southern Spain and the Relationship with Sociodemographic and Obstetric Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe current investigation sought to elucidate the prevalence and contributing factors of sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao, a densely populated region characterized by a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and a thriving global economy.
methodsThrough a cross-sectional study design, a total of 306 expectant mothers were recruited via various social media platforms and completed a sociodemographic questionnaire alongside the Chinese version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.
resultsThe findings revealed that sedentary activities accounted for a relatively small proportion (7.8%) of the participants' total activity energy expenditure. Interestingly, employment status emerged as a significant determinant, with employed pregnant women exhibiting a 57.9% lower risk of being sedentary compared to their unemployed counterparts. Moreover, multiparous women (those with two or more children) were approximately 9 times more likely to meet moderate-intensity activity standards than nulliparous women.
conclusionThese insights highlight the importance of tailoring physical activity interventions to address the specific needs and challenges faced by primiparous women and those who are unemployed during pregnancy, with a view to enhancing education on the potential hazards associated with sedentary habits and promoting active lifestyles within this unique sociocultural context.
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