Physical activity levels in pregnant women and new mothers Pregnancy and Childbirth
Conditions
Interventions
Current interventions as of 30/10/2020:
This is a multi-phase design consisting of three phases. In phase one the toolkit will be developed and testing will commence in two pilot areas
T2. Trimester 2 (20-22 weeks)
T3. Trimester 3 (30-32 weeks)
and T4. (6 months postnatal). Participants recruited at the 20-week appointment will complete up to 3 surveys (T2, T3, T4). Participants recruited by health visitors at the 28 week antenatal appointme
and T4. 6 months postnatal. Repeated measures analysis will be conducted providing target samples are achieved,
Sponsors
UKACTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women: 1. Pregnant 2. At least 18 years of age 3. Proficient in the English language 4. Conceived naturally Professionals: 1. At least 18 years of age 2. Proficient in the English language 3. Practicing midwife or health visitor 4. Have been qualified for at least 1 year
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant women: 1. More than one previous miscarriage 2. Previous or existing condition(s) which might be caused or made worse by pregnancy (for example, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Physical activity is being measured using a version of the IPAQ adapted for motherhood at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 (6 months postpartum) 2. Mental wellbeing is being measured using the ONS four personal wellbeing questions at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 (6 months postpartum) 3. Individual development is being measured using the Sport England Active Lives self-efficacy question at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 (6 months postpartum) 4. Social trust and community development will be measured using two Sport England Active Lives survey questions at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 (6 months postpartum) 5.Awareness of the UK national guidelines on physical activity during pregnancy is being measured by asking to what extent the participant agrees with statements taken from the guidance. This is measured at 3 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), and T3 (30-32 weeks) 6. Awareness of the UK national guidelines on physical activity after childbirth is being measured by asking to what extent the participant agrees with statements taken from the guidance. This is measured at 1 timepoints: T4 (6 months postpartum) 7. Establishment of the point at which physical activity drops off is being measured through completion of bespoke physical activity questions and the IPAQ adapted for motherhood. This is being measured at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 (6 months postpartum) 8. Physical activities that are successful at re-engaging and activating participants will be measured through a bespoke question asking for examples of physical activities being undertaken at 4 timepoints: T1 (10-12 weeks), T2 (20-22 weeks), T3 (30-32 weeks), and T4 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Healthcare professionals: 1. This Mum Moves training is being assessed through surveying healthcare professionals pre and post-training (T1 and T2) 2. Healthcare professionals are also being asked bespoke questions about their practice, knowledge and confidence in delivering messages around physical activity. This is pre and post-training (T1 and T2), and follow-up at 3 (T3) and 6 months (T4) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactEllie Johnson
Outcome results
None listed