| Grant number: | 17/19280-4 |
| Support Opportunities: | Scholarships abroad - Research |
| Start date: | January 02, 2018 |
| End date: | January 01, 2019 |
| Field of knowledge: | Health Sciences - Collective Health - Public Health |
| Principal Investigator: | Monica Yuri Takito |
| Grantee: | Monica Yuri Takito |
| Host Investigator: | Deborah Davis |
| Host Institution: | Escola de Educação Física e Esporte (EEFE). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil |
| Institution abroad: | University of Canberra (UC), Australia |
Abstract Currently it is perceived lower practice of physical exercise during pregnancy. However.this active lifestyle´s adoption is not a priority in this period of the life cycle. Thus, it important tounderstand the beliefs behind this negative behavior, once physical exercise during pregnancyand after delivery provides many benefits for maternal and fetal health. Thus, the primaryobjective of this pilot stydy is draw an app, check viability an applicability to propose behaviormodification related to physical activity in pregnant and postpartum women, based on theTheory of Planned Behavior and Self- Regulatory Theory. For this purpose, initially will beanalyzed of the proximal determinants associated with intention and adoption of physical activity(attitude, subjective norms, and perceived control) and it will make adjustments in the proposedintervention, identifying potential variables for the change of intention and behavior. Thedatabase will enable further to verify the changes in the postpartum period and barriers tomaintaining the practice. This tool could assist health promotion of physical exercise duringpregnancy and after delivery in order to provide a healthy lifestyle. | |
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