S Sten, K Lundengård, S T Witt, G Cedersund, F Elinder, M Engström
Neural inhibition can explain negative BOLD responses: A mechanistic modelling and fMRI study
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introduction research study aims explore understanding perspective pregnant women alahsa regarding physical exercise pregnancy presently exists deficiency knowledge concerning advantages exercise wellbeing expectant mother developing fetus within area study endeavors enlighten empower pregnant women appropriate types levels exercise suitable individual physical activity pregnancy ultimate aim attaining noteworthy health benefits proposed solution entails offering comprehensive education guidance advantages techniques exercising pregnancy methodology crosssectional study carried city alalahsa located saudi arabia data collected online questionnaire subsequently collected data underwent series essential steps including coding thorough checking entry excel spreadsheet final stage involved analyzing data using widely used statistical software spss results research conducted alahsa city findings based sample 306 saudi nationals several participants aged 45 337 married 814 completed college education 797 terms beliefs participants average score 351 7 level awareness scored 513 8 knowledge level scored 352 5 significant number participants 683 agreed importance exercise pregnancy considerable percentage 729 believed pregnant woman could exercise without seeking healthcare advice came accessing information antenatal exercise digital platforms especially social media primary source participants 634 commonly practiced exercise type walking 771 main barriers reported fatigue 644 time constraints 343 age found notable association beliefs awareness knowledge scores marital status functional status showed marginal insignificant associations conclusion research underscores significance fostering optimistic beliefs improving awareness addressing knowledge deficiencies focused educational interventions emphasizes crucial roles healthcare professionals digital platforms assume spreading reliable information assisting expectant mothers making wellinformed choices regarding exercise routines essential future studies investigate efficacy customized interventions encompass diverse populations thus deepening comprehension antenatal exercise behaviors factors influence