Physical Activity in Low-Risk
Pregnant Women in Siriraj Hospital
*Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, ** Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, ***Department of Nursing, Sirindhorn Hospital,
Bangkok, Thailand
Siriraj Medical Bulletin 2022;15(4): 228-237
Maria asad-Dehghan*, Tanchanok Chaiperm*, Chayawat Phatihattakorn*, Dittakarn Boriboonhirunsarn*,
Orrawan Pintlertsakun**, Angsuma Chuprakong***
Abstract
There are many forms of physical activity, such as activities of daily living, taking care of family members,
housework, outdoor recreational activities, leisure activities, and exercise1 previous studies revealed that
women usually had decreased physical activity and exercise during pregnancy. However, there are no studies
that focused on low-risk pregnant women during second trimester yet. This study aimed to assess the level of
physical activity and to advise the correct information about physical activities and exercise during pregnancy
to second trimester low-risk Thai pregnant women at Siriraj Hospital.
Objectives: To assess the level of physical activity in low-risk Thai pregnant women during the second trimester
of pregnancy, to identify associated factors with, and to assess knowledge about physical activity during preg-
nancy
Materials & Methods: This observational study was conducted during April 2020 to January 2021. Second
trimester pregnant women were consecutively enrolled. Included patients were informed about the study
questionnaires, which included demographic and obstetric characteristic, a physical activity, and knowledge
and attitude about physical activity during pregnancy. After completing the questionnaires, the participants
were given appropriate knowledge about physical activity or exercise during pregnancy.
Results: A total of 290 women were included. The mean total score on the physical activity questionnaire was
47.58 out of 64. Multiparous women were significantly more active during pregnancy than nulliparous women
(P = 0.072). Regarding occupation, housewives and unemployed women had less physical activity during
pregnancy than employed women (P = 0.057). Concerning education, between women with education below
bachelor's degree and higher, a significant difference was found in physical activity or exercise during preg-
nancy( P=0.042). The mean total score on knowledge was 4.8 out of 10. However, the score was significantly
associated with physical activity level (P=0.042).
Conclusion: Second trimester pregnant women demonstrated moderate level of physical activity during
pregnancy. Multipara status, and employment status were not significantly associated with physical activity.
The factors that significantly associated with physical activity during pregnancy were education level and
knowledge about physical activity.
Keywords: physical activity; low-risk pregnant women; second trimester; factors, pregnancy
Correspondence to: Maria asad-Dehghan
Email: maria131asad@gmail.com
Received: 17 June 2022
Revised: 13 September 2022
Accepted: 21 September 2022
http://dx.doi.org/10.33192/smb.v15i4.258114
228 ี ่� 15 ฉั่� 4 ุลาคม - ันวาคม 2565
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




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Siriraj Medical Bulletin
230 ี ่� 15 ฉั่� 4 ุลาคม - ันวาคม 2565
Original Article













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



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



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










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





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



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
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

























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Siriraj Medical Bulletin
232 ี ่� 15 ฉั่� 4 ุลาคม - ันวาคม 2565
Original Article



























 
 


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 
 
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 
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 
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 
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 
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







 

 
 
 













































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Siriraj Medical Bulletin
234 ี ่� 15 ฉั่� 4 ุลาคม - ันวาคม 2565
Original Article








 



 
 
 
 

















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



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



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     
 
    
    
 
    
    
    
    
 
    
    
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
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

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    
 
    
    
 
    
    
    
 
    
    
    

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Siriraj Medical Bulletin





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

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

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




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






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

















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







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