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Table 4 Barriers to exercise during 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

Too tired

3.9 ± 1.7

3.9 ± 1.7

No time

4.0 ± 2.0

2.8 ± 1.7*

Difficulty moving body

2.7 ± 1.5

2.5 ± 1.5

Concerns about the safety of exercise

2.4 ± 1.5

3.4 ± 1.9*

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