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Category: Pregnancy
Back to Research DatabaseValidation of the Kaiser Physical Activity Survey in pregnant women
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
The Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Study
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
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
- Institutions: --
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DURING PREGNANCY MEASURED WITH THE MTI ACTIGRAPH
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
Development and Validation of a Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.
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
Relationships Between Maternal Physical Activity During Pregnancy and Child Physical Activity at 8-10 Years
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
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
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