The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study.
<h4>Objective</h4>The current investigation sought to elucidate the prevalence and contributing factors of sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao, a densely populated region characterized by a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and a thriving global economy.<...
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| description | <h4>Objective</h4>The current investigation sought to elucidate the prevalence and contributing factors of sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao, a densely populated region characterized by a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and a thriving global economy.<h4>Methods</h4>Through a cross-sectional study design, a total of 306 expectant mothers were recruited via various social media platforms and completed a sociodemographic questionnaire alongside the Chinese version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.<h4>Results</h4>The findings revealed that sedentary activities accounted for a relatively small proportion (7.8%) of the participants' total activity energy expenditure. Interestingly, employment status emerged as a significant determinant, with employed pregnant women exhibiting a 57.9% lower risk of being sedentary compared to their unemployed counterparts. Moreover, multiparous women (those with two or more children) were approximately 9 times more likely to meet moderate-intensity activity standards than nulliparous women.<h4>Conclusion</h4>These insights highlight the importance of tailoring physical activity interventions to address the specific needs and challenges faced by primiparous women and those who are unemployed during pregnancy, with a view to enhancing education on the potential hazards associated with sedentary habits and promoting active lifestyles within this unique sociocultural context. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d18728eb7c02426b8af404075dcc2a252025-02-07T05:30:47ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01201e031835210.1371/journal.pone.0318352The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study.Ka Chon MokMing LiuXin Wang<h4>Objective</h4>The current investigation sought to elucidate the prevalence and contributing factors of sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao, a densely populated region characterized by a distinctive fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and a thriving global economy.<h4>Methods</h4>Through a cross-sectional study design, a total of 306 expectant mothers were recruited via various social media platforms and completed a sociodemographic questionnaire alongside the Chinese version of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire.<h4>Results</h4>The findings revealed that sedentary activities accounted for a relatively small proportion (7.8%) of the participants' total activity energy expenditure. Interestingly, employment status emerged as a significant determinant, with employed pregnant women exhibiting a 57.9% lower risk of being sedentary compared to their unemployed counterparts. Moreover, multiparous women (those with two or more children) were approximately 9 times more likely to meet moderate-intensity activity standards than nulliparous women.<h4>Conclusion</h4>These insights highlight the importance of tailoring physical activity interventions to address the specific needs and challenges faced by primiparous women and those who are unemployed during pregnancy, with a view to enhancing education on the potential hazards associated with sedentary habits and promoting active lifestyles within this unique sociocultural context.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318352 |
| spellingShingle | Ka Chon Mok Ming Liu Xin Wang The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE |
| title | The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full | The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_fullStr | The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_full_unstemmed | The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_short | The physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in Macao: A cross-sectional study. |
| title_sort | physical activity and sedentary behavior among pregnant women in macao a cross sectional study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318352 |
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