Perceptions, attitudes and beliefs on antenatal exercises among primiparous pregnant women: a qualitative study in Sri Lanka
The majority of participants realised the importance of exercises and had positive attitudes while the minority presenting misconceptions. The need for healthcare providers' support and guidance is highly anticipated by pregnant women to engage in antenatal exercises.
Authors
- Abey Rathnayake
- Deepthi Nanayakkara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5585-8114)
- S. U. B. Thennakoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8525-4097)
- Chathura Rathnayake
- Sepalage Nilanthi Chathurika (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5066-3773)
Institutions
- University of Peradeniya (LK)
- University of Colombo (LK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2024-11-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086105
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.09