Perceived benefits of exercise among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, Anambra state Department: Nursing Science By: godstimearinze Project ID: 7409 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractBackground: Exercise during pregnancy provides many benefits for both the mother and baby. However, rates of exercise tend to decline during pregnancy. This study aimed to evaluate the perceived benefits of and barriers to exercise among pregnant women attending antenatal care. Methods: A descriptive survey design was used. The study population included 102 pregnant women selected through convenience sampling from the antenatal clinic at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Most women (100%) perceived benefits of exercise during pregnancy including preventing excessive weight gain (93%), improving health (67%), decreasing need for cesarean delivery (34%), and reducing anxiety/depression (56%). Benefits to the baby included optimal birth weight (92%) and lower risk of prolonged gestation (53%). However, barriers such as pregnancy symptoms (39.2%) and already feeling active enough (18.6%) hindered exercise. Factors promoting exercise were believing exercise is beneficial (76.5%) and encouragement from others (31.4%). Strategies to improve exercise rates focused on education through counseling (66.7%) and guidance from healthcare providers (65.7%). Conclusion: Pregnant women understand the broad benefits of exercise but still face significant barriers. More education, support, and structured programs may help more women exercise during pregnancy. Key strategies include counseling and clear guidance on proper exercise from care providers....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State