Perceived Threats
Based on the article, did the data show that perceived susceptibility had a significant increase or decrease on the intervention group? Discuss why.
Increase. Why?
Are perceived benefits more or less effective than perceived severity in this study? Find one example from article.
Answers may vary. Provide one example from article.
Based on the article, did the education provided reveal any change in perceived barriers?
No. Reasons why?
How are cues to action defined within the context of this study?
Cues to action are regarded as the internal or external factors that could trigger the pregnant women’s engagement in physical activity
Were perceived threats more effective than perceived benefits in this study?
Perceived threats are less effective at creating behavioral change. Why is it less effective?
What are some non-traditional physical exercises that the researchers counted towards the 150 min/week?
-Household activities.
-Occupational activities.
Physical activity is under the influence of THIS and in societies where knowledge about the importance physical activity is not enough, it can strongly block any change in behavior.
Culture. Reasons why?
How is self-efficacy defined in the context of this study?
Within this study, self-efficacy is regarded as the belief that pregnant women have the confidence to perform the recommended health behavior (physical activity)
Based on the article, did the data show that perceived severity had a significant increase or decrease on the intervention group?
Increase. Why?
What are two perceived health benefits from the expectant mother exercising 150 minutes/week that will directly impact the fetus?
-Reduced fetal macrosomia (abnormally large baby due to diabetic mother)
-Better guarantee of fetus being delivered safely
One of the most important obstacles to physical activity during pregnancy, as noted on the article.
Physical activity's effect(s) on the health of the fetus.
What is one intervention strategy utilized by this study to positively influence the participant’s cues to action?
What is one perceived threat of disease or health conditions that pregnant women might have been concerned about before the RTC began.
Answers may vary;
-Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
-Preeclampsia
-Mode of delivery
What are three perceived health benefits that will directly impact the the mother?
Answers may vary;
-Reduced risk of diabetes
-Reduced risk of depression
-Reduced abnormal weight gain
List 3 perceived barriers that women may have faced as to why they did not rise to 150 minutes of exercise each week?
Answers may vary
What are two intervention strategies and how were they utilized to improve self-efficacy in this study?
Provide Training and Guidance in performing recommended action (face-to-face education, physical materials, guidelines to follow)
Reduce anxiety about taking actions (supported by physicians, presented options for type of physical activity)
What additional risk do Iranian women have at the start of their pregnancies?
60% of Iranian women start their pregnant with a sedentary lifestyle.
Do you think this impacted the results of the study?
Discussion. What might the researchers have done differently, when teaching the 4 week education training, to cause an increase in the perceived benefits of exercise during pregnancy?
Discuss and share answers.
Discussion. What might the researchers have done differently to cause a reduction in the perceived barriers seen be pregnant women?
Discussion
What are two intervention strategies that could have been utilized to better improve the self-efficacy results of this study?
Demonstrate or model desired behaviors
Use progressive goal setting
Give verbal reinforcement