When it hurts I think: Now the baby dies. Risk perceptions of physical activity during pregnancy |
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| Authors: | Signe Hanghøj |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, International Branch, Tehran, Iran;2. Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;3. Department of Psychology, Emam Hosein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;4. Reproductive Research Center, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran;5. Department of Bio-Statistics, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran;1. School of Psychology, The University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia;2. Women''s and Children''s Hospital, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia;3. Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, SA 5042, Australia;4. School of Medicine, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia;1. Department of Health Sciences, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden;2. Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, SE-118 83 Stockholm, Sweden;3. Department of Women''s and Children''s Health, Uppsala University, SE-751 85 Uppsala, Sweden;4. Department of Women''s and Children''s Health, Karolinska Institutet, SE-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundA decrease in the level of physical activity from pre-pregnancy to pregnancy seems to be a general problem, despite the obvious health benefits of physical activity. Quantitative studies indicate that pregnant women's fears might explain why they reduce their level of physical activity, but still no qualitative research has investigated the experiences influencing these women.QuestionTo explore healthy women's perceptions of risk associated with physical activity during pregnancy.MethodAn interpretive narrative approach was used to gain insight into pregnant women's personal stories and lived experiences. Five Danish pregnant women aged 26–36 years participated in semi-structured, in-depth interviews between September and December 2010. The analysis method was based on two types of narrative inquiry: (1) a narrative analysis to cover the story, and (2) a paradigmatic analysis to cover the themes.FindingsMost of the pregnancy stories highlighted a specific experience, which made the women anxious. These experiences were: previous miscarriages, fertility treatment and shortened cervix. Also bodily challenges and pain scared the women, such as hypertonic pelvic muscles, Braxton Hicks contractions, abdominal pain, exhaustion, and shortness of breath. The stories also described the impacts of women's relatives and friends on their perceptions of risk.ConclusionSpecial consideration should be given to pregnant women who have had negative experiences in previous pregnancies and bodily challenges, which make them anxious and discourage them from being physically active. Healthcare professionals could also pay attention to the fact that women's relatives and friends play a major role in women's perceptions of risk. |
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| Keywords: | Pregnancy Physical activity Perceptions of risk Women's health Narrative |
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