NCT07134959

Exercise Benefits and Barriers in Pregnancy

Validity and Reliability of Turkish Version Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale in Pregnant Women

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 300 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ordu University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale in pregnant women. It will contribute to raising awareness about engaging in physical activity and exercise during pregnancy in the pregnant population through the applied questionnaires.

Detailed description

Regular physical activity (PA) and exercise during pregnancy help protect the health of both the mother and the baby by reducing the risk of excessive gestational weight gain, hypertension, gestational diabetes, venous problems, and birth-related complications. They also have positive effects on sleep, stress, anxiety, depression, and overall quality of life. However, PA participation rates during pregnancy are low and tend to decline as pregnancy progresses through the trimesters. Hormonal and physiological changes, weight gain, fatigue, and psychological disturbances are among the main factors limiting participation. Therefore, identifying the barriers to PA during pregnancy and developing strategies to address them is essential. Assessing perceptions of the benefits and barriers to exercise can guide interventions aimed at increasing PA levels. This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale in pregnant women, with the expectation that its findings will provide valuable evidence for both scientific research and clinical practice.

Conditions

• Pregnancy

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-09-01
• Primary completion: 2025-11-25
• Completion: 2025-12-01
• First posted: 2025-08-21
• Last updated: 2026-01-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)