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Validation of the Kaiser Physical Activity Survey in pregnant women

Published on January 1st, 2006

PURPOSE: Participation in physical activity during pregnancy may reduce the risk of maternal and fetal disorders. However, few studies have validated physical activity questionnaires for use during pregnancy, a...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Schmidt MD, Freedson PS, Pekow P, Roberts D, Sternfeld B, Chasan-Taber L
  • Institutions: University of Massachusetts
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The Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Study

Published on July 1st, 2002

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Study is to c1arity unanswered questions on associations of maternal glycemia, less severe than overt diabetes mellitus, with...   Continue Reading >>>

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  • Institutions: HAPO Study Cooperative Research Group

Physical Activity and Magnetic Field Exposure in Pregnancy

Published on March 1st, 2006

Background: Peak magnetic field exposure was associated with increased risk of miscarriage in 2 recent studies. Reduced physical activity levels in healthy pregnancies may affect measured exposure and thus...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Savitz, David A; Herring, Amy H; Mezei, Gabor; Evenson, Kelly R; Terry, James W. Jr; Kavet, Robert
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING PREGNANCY MEASURED WITH THE MTI ACTIGRAPH

Published on May 1st, 2003

PURPOSE To assess PA levels across trimesters of pregnancy using the actigraph. METHODS 37 women (mean age = 29 9±7..5y) (trimester I (Ti) ii = 11. trimester 2 (T2)...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Roberts, D.E; Fragala, M.S; Pragluski, S.J; Hasson, R; Schmidt, M; Chasan-Taber, L. FACSM; Freedson, P.S. FACSM
  • Institutions: University of Massachusetts
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Development and Validation of a Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.

Published on October 1st, 2004

Purpose: The effect of physical activity during pregnancy on maternal and fetal health remains controversial and studies have yet to identify the optimal dose of physical activity associated with...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: CHASAN-TABER, LISA; SCHMIDT, MICHAEL D.; ROBERTS, DAWN E.; HOSMER, DAVID; MARKENSON, GLENN; FREEDSON, PATTY S
  • Institutions: The American College of Sports Medicine
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Relationships Between Maternal Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Child Physical Activity at 8-10 Years

Presented on June 2nd, 2010

Little is known about how maternal physical activity (PA) during pregnancy may relate to child PA patterns. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Rebecca A. Rudey, Lanay M. Mudd, Erin E. Kuffel, Karin A. Pfeiffer, FACSM, James M. Pivarnik, FACSM
  • Institutions: State University, East Lansing, MI

Perceived Control And Physical Activity Determinants And Behaviors Among Pregnant Women With Gestational Diabetes

Presented on June 1st, 2009

Perceived control is an important determinant of physical activity (PA) motivation and behavior, and it may be particularly salient for pregnant women with complications such as gestational diabetes (GDM)....   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Danielle Symons Downs, Jennifer M. DiNallo, Erica L. Rauff, Amy C. Minogue
  • Institutions: Pennsylvania State University

Examining the Stability Of Activity Monitors In Pregnancy

Presented on June 1st, 2009

The amount of time pregnant women spend in physical activity (PA) is not well-understood due to the conceptual and methodological issues with measuring PA in this population. Objective measures...   Continue Reading >>>

  • Authors: Jennifer M. DiNallo, Danielle Symons Downs, Guy C. LeMasurier
  • Institutions: Pennsylvania State University, Vancouver Island University