Development of a Postpartum Physical Activity Intervention after a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
The Barrier Analysis
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15330724 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jaclyn Dziewior Borrowman (Northwestern University, corresponding author), William T Story (0000-0003-0229-966X, West Virginia University), Lucas J Carr (0000-0001-5462-073X, Department of Health and Human Physiology, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States), Gary L Pierce (0000-0001-7499-080X, Department of Health and Human Physiology, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States), Bethany Barone Gibbs (0000-0002-0732-6148, Department of Health and Human Physiology, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States), Kara M Whittaker (University of Iowa) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 546-555 |
| Publication date | 2025-10-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Health Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1087-3244 • E-ISSN: 1945-7359 |
| Publisher | PNG Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.5993/ajhb.49.5.5 |
| OpenAlex | W7109047587 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 19 |
Objectives: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect ̃16% of all pregnancies and is associated with a 2‐4‐fold greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although physical activity (PA) is a known modifiable risk factor for CVD, understanding of influences on postpartum PA after a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is limited. We assessed PA determinants and desired intervention features of postpartum individuals after a hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Methods: Individuals diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy participated in a cross-sectional online survey assessing CVD risk, PA, behavioral determinants, and desired intervention components. Independent t-tests or Fisher’s exact tests were conducted to evaluate differences by activity level. Results: Respondents (N=72) were 30.9 years on average, white (84.7%), and had at least a bachelor’s degree (69.5%). Those who were currently active reported greater CVD knowledge than inactive individuals (19.8 vs 17.4 of 26 total points) and less difficulty being active everyday given current resources (2.10 ± 0.94 vs 1.69 ± 0.93). All respondents indicated interest in a PA intervention, with the most desirable intervention attributes including use of a PA monitoring device, online PA videos, and involved partners. Conclusions: Interventions promoting increased postpartum PA after diagnosis of a hypertensive disorders of pregnancy should consider the unique behavioral determinants affecting PA patterns, especially across current activity levels
Affect (linguistics · Hypertensive disorder · Intervention (counseling · Physical activity · Pregnancy · Psychological intervention · Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy · Gestational Diabetes Research and Management · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Environmental factors associated with adults' participation in physical activity A review
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
The theory of planned behavior
Research electronic data capture (Redcap)—A metadata-driven methodology and workflow process for providing translational research informatics support
Formative Research and Stakeholder Participation in Intervention Development
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |