Physical exercise and its associated factors among Ethiopian pregnant women: a cross-sectional study based on the theory of planned behavior

Table 2 Knowledge of pregnant mothers towards aerobic exercise (brisk walking for 30 min per day at least 3 days in a week during pregnancy) in Debermarkose referral hospital, North West, Ethiopia 2020

	Answer (yes)	Frequency	Percent (%)
Reduces back pain	Yes	94	28.2
Prevents excessive weight gain	Yes	270	81
Reduces risk of high blood pressure	Yes	304	91.2
Reduces risk of gestational diabetes	Yes	205	61.5
Reduces the likely hood of cesarean section delivery	Yes	59	17.7
Helps more rapid recovery after delivery	Yes	59	17.7
Aerobic exercise (brisk walking) is not recommended for woman with-------?
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy	Yes	180	54
Severe anemia during pregnancy	Yes	264	79.2
Uncontrolled type 1 DM during pregnancy	Yes	37	11.1
Uncontrolled hypertension during pregnancy	Yes	29	8.7
Severe head ache	Yes	260	78

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