Table 1 Participant characteristics (N = 15)
n (%) | |
|---|---|
Age (years) | |
18–20 | 1 (6.7) |
21–25 | 6 (40.0) |
26–30 | 4 (26.7) |
31–35 | 4 (26.7) |
Parity | |
0 | 6 (40.0) |
1 | 4 (26.7) |
2 + | 5 (33.3) |
Prepregnancy BMI | |
≤ 20 | 3 (20.0) |
21–25 | 3 (20.0) |
26–30 | 2 (13.3) |
31–35 | 4 (26.7) |
36–40 | 2 (13.3) |
≥ 41 | 1 (6.7) |
Educational attainment | |
High school or GED | 3 (20.0) |
Technical/trade school, some college or 2-year degree | 5 (33.3) |
4-year college graduate | 3 (20.0) |
Postgraduate degree | 4 (26.7) |
Married or Living with Partner | 12 (80.0) |
Current WIC participant | 5 (33.3) |
Covered by TennCare | 6 (40.0) |
PA prior to pregnancya | |
I did not do much physical activity. I mostly did things like watching TV or reading. Only occasionally, no more than once or twice a month, did I do anything more active like going on a walk | 1 (6.7) |
Once or twice a week, I did light activities such as getting outdoors on the weekends for an easy walk or stroll. Or once or twice a week, I did chores around the house such as vacuuming | 5 (33.3) |
About 3 times a week, I did moderate activities such as brisk walking or biking for about 15–20 min each time. Or about once a week, I played sports or did a dance class for about 45–60 min | 5 (33.3) |
About 5 or more times a week, I did moderate activities such as brisk walking or biking for 30 min or more each time. Or about once a week, I played sports or did a dance class for about 2 h | 2 (13.3) |
About 3 times a week, I did vigorous activities such as running or riding hard on a bike for 30 min or more each time | 2 (13.3) |
About 5 or more times a week, I did vigorous activities such as running or riding hard on a bike for 30 min or more each time | 0 |
PA in the last 30 daysb | |
I did not do much physical activity. I mostly did things like watching TV or reading. Only occasionally, no more than once or twice a month, did I do anything more active like going on a walk | 2 (13.3) |
Once or twice a week, I did light activities such as getting outdoors on the weekends for an easy walk or stroll. Or once or twice a week, I did chores around the house such as vacuuming | 8 (53.3) |
About 3 times a week, I did moderate activities such as brisk walking or biking for about 15–20 min each time. Or about once a week, I played sports or did a dance class for about 45–60 min | 4 (26.7) |
About 5 or more times a week, I did moderate activities such as brisk walking or biking for 30 min or more each time. Or about once a week, I played sports or did a dance class for about 2 h | 1 (6.7) |
About 3 times a week, I did vigorous activities such as running or riding hard on a bike for 30 min or more each time | 0 |
About 5 or more times a week, I did vigorous activities such as running or riding hard on a bike for 30 min or more each time | 0 |