Journal article
Development of a Postpartum Physical Activity Intervention after a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: The Barrier Analysis
American journal of health behavior, Vol.49(5), pp.546-555
10/31/2025
DOI: 10.5993/AJHB.49.5.5
Abstract
Objectives: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy affect ˜16% of all pregnancies and is associated with a 2-4-fold greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Although physical activity (PA) is a known modifiable risk factor for CVD, understanding of
influences on postpartum PA after a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is limited. We assessed PA determinants and desired intervention features of postpartum individuals after a hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Methods: Individuals diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
participated in a cross-sectional online survey assessing CVD risk, PA, behavioral determinants, and desired intervention components. Independent t-tests or Fisher's exact tests were conducted to evaluate differences by activity level. Results: Respondents (N=72) were 30.9
years on average, white (84.7%), and had at least a bachelor's degree (69.5%). Those who were currently active reported greater CVD knowledge than inactive individuals (19.8 vs 17.4 of 26 total points) and less difficulty being active everyday given current resources (2.10
± 0.94 vs 1.69 ± 0.93). All respondents indicated interest in a PA intervention, with the most desirable intervention attributes including use of a PA monitoring device, online PA videos, and involved partners. Conclusions: Interventions promoting increased postpartum
PA after diagnosis of a hypertensive disorders of pregnancy should consider the unique behavioral determinants affecting PA patterns, especially across current activity levels.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Development of a Postpartum Physical Activity Intervention after a Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy: The Barrier Analysis
- Creators
- Jaclyn Dziewior Borrowman - Northwestern UniversityWilliam Story - West Virginia UniversityLucas Carr - University of IowaGary Pierce - University of IowaBethany Barone Gibbs - University of IowaKara Whittaker - Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of health behavior, Vol.49(5), pp.546-555
- DOI
- 10.5993/AJHB.49.5.5
- ISSN
- 1087-3244
- Publisher
- PNG Publications
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/31/2025
- Academic Unit
- Family and Community Medicine; Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center; Community and Behavioral Health; Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center; Health, Sport, and Human Physiology ; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9985090635102771
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