Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yi Zhao, Guiping Du, Xiaofei Luan, Hui Yang, Qiongguang Zhang, Zhengfu Zhang, Subiao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the clinical drug trials involving pregnant women in China, revealing a significant shortage of development, evaluation, and safety trials for pregnancy-related drugs. Modifying legislation and providing financial incentives may encourage pharmaceutical companies to conduct more clinical trials on pregnant women.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Uchenna Benedine Okafor, Daniel Ter Goon
Summary: This study evaluated the barriers to physical activity participation among pregnant women in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The findings revealed that the major barriers include tiredness, lack of time, discomfort, and low energy. The study also highlighted the importance of addressing individual perceived barriers in order to promote prenatal physical activity among pregnant women.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yating Luo, Pingting Yang, Ziyu Wan, Yue Kang, Xiaoqian Dong, Ying Li, Yaqin Wang, Jianfei Xie, Yinglong Duan
Summary: This study found that dietary diversity and physical activity are associated with depressive symptoms in middle-aged women. To improve dietary diversity, attention should be given to dietary patterns and dietary habits, instead of simply increasing the amount of food.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tianchun Zhou, Yuping Lin, Feng Xu, Xiaoxia Ma, Na Wang, Yan Ding
Summary: Physical inactivity is highly prevalent among pregnant women in Shanghai, China, with low adherence to the guidelines for prenatal physical activity. Factors such as personal monthly income, engagement in regular exercise before pregnancy, and trimester of pregnancy are significantly associated with physical inactivity. Pregnant women with nausea or vomiting during pregnancy are more likely to be physically inactive.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Zari Dolatabadi, Leila Amiri-Farahani, Katayon Ahmadi, Sally Pezaro
Summary: This study aimed to determine the barriers to physical activity (PA) and its predictors in Iranian pregnant women. The results showed that interpersonal barriers were reported to be the most common barriers to PA during pregnancy. Encouraging and educating pregnant women with lower levels of education and income about the benefits of PA is crucial.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Houyu Zhao, Mei Zhang, Jiaming Bian, Siyan Zhan
Summary: Antibiotic prescriptions during pregnancy in ambulatory care in mainland China were not highly prevalent, but a substantial proportion of antibiotics might have been prescribed without adequate indications. Antibiotics whose fetal safety has not been sufficiently illustrated were widely used in pregnant women.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sun He, Gao Shuang, Yinglan Wu, Wang Lan, Wang Wei, Ailing Wang, Changhe Wang, Xiaoyan Wang, Gao Qun, Zechun Lu, Dongxu Huang, Wang Yu, Mo Phoenix Kit Han, Zhongdan Chen, Polin Chan, Wang Qian
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of HCV infection among pregnant women in certain areas of China and explored relevant factors during pregnancy. The results showed a lower prevalence of HCV infection among pregnant women compared to the general population in China. Older age and syphilis infection increased the risk of HCV infection during pregnancy. HCV infection was also identified as a risk factor for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP). Therefore, it is recommended to pay close attention to HCV infection and these relevant factors during pregnancy, especially among pregnant women co-infected with syphilis. HCV testing based on risk factors is recommended in antenatal care and obstetrics.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Mingming Cui, Xiao-Lin Lu, Yan-Yu Lyu, Fang Wang, Xiao-Lu Xie, Xi-Yue Cheng, Ting Zhang
Summary: The survey showed that most pregnant women in China are aware of folic acid (FA), but the rate of preconception intake of FA needs to be improved, especially among women in rural areas, homemakers, and those with unplanned pregnancies.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Xingchen Shang, Linfei Ye, Xiaohua Gu, Aihua Zhou, Yunmei Xu, Yiran Zhang, Yuexia Liao, Lin Li
Summary: Pregnant women in China have a positive attitude towards exercise and relatively high exercise self-efficacy, but lack knowledge about exercise. They face various barriers to exercise, including personal, interpersonal, and environmental factors. Education level, parity, and attitudes towards exercise are important predictors of pregnant women's exercise attitudes and barriers.
JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY HEALTHCARE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Zhang, Yong Liu, Shuang Xu, Raymond Kim-Wai Sum, Ruisi Ma, Pu Zhong, Shixiang Liu, Minghui Li
Summary: This study found that the physical fitness level among Chinese university students is decreasing, with men performing better in vital capacity, muscular strength, and aerobic fitness. There is a positive correlation between physical literacy and different aspects of physical fitness in both men and women. The results support promoting participation in physical activity among university students and using physical literacy as a tool to enhance physical fitness.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wei Zhang, Ying Jin, Ningning Liu, Zhenzhen Xiang, Xiaojuan Wang, Ping Xu, Pingping Guo, Minna Mao, Suwen Feng
Summary: This study utilized the Multi-Theory Model (MTM) to explain the intentions of physical activity behavior in Chinese pregnant women and analyzed the predictors for initiating and maintaining physical activity behavior. The results showed that participatory dialogue, behavioral confidence, changes in physical environment, trimester, and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) significantly influenced the initiation of physical activity behavior. Emotional transformation, practice for change, changes in social environment, pre-pregnancy exercise habit, and GDM were significantly associated with the intentions to maintain physical activity behavior among pregnant women.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Kinga Janik, Urszula Cwalina, Grazyna Iwanowicz-Palus, Mateusz Cybulski
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread anxiety globally, especially among pregnant women who are at higher risk of infection due to bodily changes during this period. This study aimed to assess COVID-19-related anxiety levels among pregnant women in Poland. Results showed varying levels of anxiety among pregnant women with different educational backgrounds, parity status, and hospitalization experiences, with a percentage showing signs of generalized anxiety disorder. Further research is needed to understand this phenomenon in more detail.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Angel Denche-Zamorano, Juan Manuel Franco-Garcia, Raquel Pastor-Cisneros, Diana Salas-Gomez, Daniel Collado-Mateo, Pedro Rufino Olivares, Jose Carmelo Adsuar
Summary: This study examined the relationship between physical activity level (PAL) and pain indicators in the Spanish population. The results showed that higher PALs were associated with lower prevalence and degree of pain, as well as reduced limitations and impact on daily activities caused by pain. The study suggests that increased physical activity could potentially decrease the use of pain medication among adults in Spain.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Joanna Kowalska
Summary: The aim of the study was to assess the impact of social support and physical activity on the perceived stress and anxiety levels of pregnant women, and to identify factors influencing these levels. Results revealed that physically active women before pregnancy, women attending childbirth classes, and those in a relationship had lower levels of stress and anxiety compared to physically inactive women, women not participating in childbirth classes, and those who were single. Multiple linear regression analysis identified participation in childbirth classes, physical activity before pregnancy, trait anxiety level, and age as the most significant factors impacting the stress levels of surveyed women. Further research is needed to confirm the benefits of physical activity and identify additional factors affecting the emotional state of pregnant women.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ranran Qie, Huang Huang, Peiyuan Sun, Jianjun Wu, Yue Ba, Guoyu Zhou, Fangfang Yu, Daming Zhang, Yaqun Zhang, Yuting Xie, Zhuolun Hu, Kaiyong Zou, Yawei Zhang
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the associations between different types of physical activity and depressive symptoms. The results showed that leisure-time physical activity and transport physical activity were negatively associated with depressive symptoms, while occupational physical activity was positively associated. Household physical activity had a negative trend for men but had no effect on women. Four physical activity patterns were identified, and a lower risk of depressive symptoms was associated with the low occupational physical activity pattern.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)