Background In the general population, at least 50% of time awake is spent in sedentary
behaviours. Sedentary behaviours are activities that expend less energy than 1.5 metabolic …

Background Pregnancy is an important phase in a woman's life, with health status at this
stage affecting both the woman and her child's life. Global evidence suggests that many …

Background “Is pregnancy opportunity or a barrier for engaging in exercise”. Maternal health
still is a top priority in sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia. Participation in exercises …

Background Regular physical activity (PA) has health benefits, including reducing the risk of
complications during pregnancy. In Ethiopia, little is known about PA status and its …

Objectives Physical activity in the general population is considered too low, and this is true
for pregnant women. Moderate physical activity during pregnancy have many benefits for the …

Abstract Introduction Women in Ethiopia prefer sedentary behavior and are physically
inactive during pregnancy; this increases the risks of pregnancy-related complications …

Background Participating in physical exercise enhances the physical and mental health of
pregnant women. Preventing excessive weight gain, decreasing gestational hypertension …

The study aimed to investigate the association between health-related quality of life (HQoL)
and physical activity (PA) among pregnant women. Sample of pregnant women (N= 398; …

Introduction Psychological disorders are emerging as health priorities in Sub-Saharan
Africa, specifically Ethiopia. Urban greenspace—parks, trees, and other vegetation …

Objectives Research indicates the beneficial effects of physical activity during pregnancy on
maternal health, although controversy still exists regarding its influence on birth outcomes …