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Table 3 Attitudes, perceived norms, behavioural control and intentions towards exercise in pregnancy in Australian and Chinese women (mean ± SD)

From: A comparison of beliefs about exercise during pregnancy between Chinese and Australian pregnant women

 

Australia

China

Instrumental attitudes

5.9 ± 1.2

4.9 ± 1.5*

Affective attitudes

4.8 ± 1.4

4.9 ± 1.5

Subjective norms

5.2 ± 1.0

4.7 ± 1.5*

Perceived behavioural control

5.4 ± 1.1

4.7 ± 1.3*

Intentions to exercise

5.7 ± 1.4

4.9 ± 1.6*

  1. *Indicates significant difference between countries (p < 0.05)