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- Title
Perspectives of Pregnant and Postpartum Latino Women on Diabetes, Physical Activity, and Health.
- Authors
Kieffer, Edith C.; Willis, Sharla K.; Areliano, Natalia; Guzman, Ricardo
- Abstract
The article cites a discussion among pregnant and postpartum Latino women in Detroit, Michigan on their beliefs about diabetes and factors influencing their participation in regular physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum. This focus group series was aimed at planning realistic and acceptable interventions. Women believed that diabetes was primarily related to heredity and diet but not to physical activity. They acknowledged exercise to reduce stress and improve general health. In conclusion, women suggested an organized group intervention that offered safe physical activities.
- Subjects
DETROIT (Mich.); MICHIGAN; PREGNANT women; PUERPERIUM; DIABETES in women; DISEASES in women; PHYSICAL fitness; EXERCISE; HEALTH
- Publication
Health Education & Behavior, 2002, Vol 29, Issue 5, p542
- ISSN
1090-1981
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/109019802237023