ArticleCureus2026
Determinants of Incidental Physical Activity During Pregnancy in Urban South India: Evidence of Volume Without Structure in a Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.
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Background It is recommended that women engage in physical activity (PA) during pregnancy, as it is important for both maternal and fetal health; however, in urban Indian settings, this is mostly in the form of everyday domestic and transport-related tasks rather than planned exercise. The factors underlying this pattern (sufficient activity volume but a lack of structured exercise) are not well known. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted in the community among pregnant women (second/third trimester) from six urban field practice areas of Chettinad Hospital in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India. Multistage sampling was used. The Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), which is validated and classifies participants as active (≥150 minutes/week, as recommended by the WHO), was used to measure PA. Activity domains were further categorized as structured (exercise/sports) and incidental (household/transport-related) activity. A validated Physical Activity Knowledge questionnaire consisting of 20 items was used to assess knowledge about PA. The chi-square test was used to analyze associations, and binary logistic regression was used to identify independent determinants. Results The average age of the subjects was 26.5 ± 3.8 years. The majority (
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