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Exercise and Stress in At-Risk Women during Pregnancy and Postpartum
Tekijät: Guo Yuqing, Kehoe Priscilla, Pimentel Pamela, Rousseau Julie, Axelin Anna, Rahmani Amir M, Dutt Nikil
Kustantaja: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Julkaisuvuosi: 2021
Journal: MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing
Tietokannassa oleva lehden nimi: MCN-THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MATERNAL-CHILD NURSING
Lehden akronyymi: MCN-AM J MATERN-CHIL
Vuosikerta: 46
Numero: 4
Aloitussivu: 217
Lopetussivu: 222
Sivujen määrä: 6
ISSN: 0361-929X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/NMC.0000000000000722
Verkko-osoite: https://journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Fulltext/2021/07000/Exercise_and_Stress_in_At_Risk_Women_during.6.aspx
Tiivistelmä
Purpose: We aimed to understand the relationship between exercise and stress among socioeconomically at-risk women who participated in a home visitation service during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods: A mixed-methods design was used to support and supplement quantitative data using qualitative data. Convenience sampling was used to collect data from at-risk women via questionnaires and follow-up interviews. The Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess stress. Frequency and duration of exercise were assessed based on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists exercise guidelines. Regression analyses examined the association between stress and exercise controlling for covariates. Content analysis was used to understand women's stress management experiences. Results: N = 114 women completed the questionnaire and a subgroup of 11 received follow-up interviews. Greater frequency of exercise was significantly associated with lower levels of stress. Approximately one-third of women reported experiencing significant stress. Talking to their husband or partner was the most used and exercise was the least used coping strategy. Many women recognized the importance of managing stress and benefits of exercise, but were hindered by barriers such as feeling tired, preventing them from exercising. Clinical Implications: A personalized and safe exercise program has the potential to be a low-cost stress management strategy for women during pregnancy and postpartum.
Purpose: We aimed to understand the relationship between exercise and stress among socioeconomically at-risk women who participated in a home visitation service during pregnancy and postpartum. Methods: A mixed-methods design was used to support and supplement quantitative data using qualitative data. Convenience sampling was used to collect data from at-risk women via questionnaires and follow-up interviews. The Perceived Stress Scale was used to assess stress. Frequency and duration of exercise were assessed based on the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists exercise guidelines. Regression analyses examined the association between stress and exercise controlling for covariates. Content analysis was used to understand women's stress management experiences. Results: N = 114 women completed the questionnaire and a subgroup of 11 received follow-up interviews. Greater frequency of exercise was significantly associated with lower levels of stress. Approximately one-third of women reported experiencing significant stress. Talking to their husband or partner was the most used and exercise was the least used coping strategy. Many women recognized the importance of managing stress and benefits of exercise, but were hindered by barriers such as feeling tired, preventing them from exercising. Clinical Implications: A personalized and safe exercise program has the potential to be a low-cost stress management strategy for women during pregnancy and postpartum.
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