Aktywność fizyczna kobiet ciężarnych w opinii mężczyzn

• Authors: Małgorzata Rycyk , Krzysztof Marczewski

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN PREGNANT WOMEN, IN THE OPINION OF MEN

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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Introduction. Pregnancy as a very important period in a woman’s life is also long been interested for men. The modern model of the relationship between parents gave this new dimension, which is reflected in such increasingly common presence of fathers at the birth, or his presence at antenatal courses. Therefore it seemed important to examine the opinion of men about a healthy lifestyle of pregnant women especially that such work does not have excessive much. The aim of this study was to investigate the opinion of men about indicated and not indicated forms of physical activity during pregnancy Material and method. The survey was conducted among students of the University of Management and Administration in Zamość, PKP LHS staff and via the Internet (and eBadania GoldenLine portal), from May to October 2010. In total, 1120 questionnaires were sent, received 170 copies. They came from 170 men aged 21 — 60 years (32.1 ± 9.4), of which 76 are not admitted to the experience of fatherhood. Results. Over half (54%) men, regardless of the personal experience of fatherhood, rated their knowledge about pregnancy as good or very good, and the primary source of information about the pregnancy was the Internet. The vast majority (95%) of respondents positively evaluated the physical activity of pregnant women, while there were large differences between the optimal forms of activity from slow walk (26%) up to very intense exercise (21%). According to respondents, for pregnant women are particularly appropriate swimming (92%), chess (81%) and exercise on a stationary bike (65%). As the effects of a shortage of movement mentioned primarily back pain (81%) and higher striae (75%), slightly less risk of obesity, diabetes and hypertension (65%). However, knowledge of relaxation techniques was small, and as many as 68% of respondents did not performed with his partner even breathing exercises in preparation for childbirth, and 20% performed only exercises in the school childbirth. As many as 64% of respondents stated that a physiotherapist should be involved in preparing for childbirth and postpartum period. Conclusions. A positive assessment of physical activity of pregnant, made by men in comparison with relevant shortcomings of their knowledge about the recommended exercise indicates the need for better health education. It seems that the role of coach and educator could play properly oriented physiotherapist, who would be accepted by most respondents.

Keywords

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PREGNANCY; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; MENS OPINION

• Publisher: Wyższa Szkoła Zarządzania i Administracji w Zamościu
• Journal: Zamojskie Studia i Materiały. Seria: Fizjoterapia
• Year: 2012
• Issue: 1 (ZSiM 35)
• Pages: 55-62

Contributors

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Małgorzata Rycyk

• Katedra Fizjoterapii Wyższej Szkoły Zarządzania i Administracji w Zamościu, Akademicka 4, 22-400 Zamość, Poland

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Krzysztof Marczewski