Table 2.
Unadjusted Odds ratios (UOR), adjusted odds ratios (aOR), 95% Confidence Intervals (95% CIs) and p-values from univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses showing associations between PA levels and PPEBS.
| PPEBS | High PA Level | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UOR (95% CI) |
p-Value | aOR (95% CI) |
p-Value | |
| PA during the preconception period is important. | 1.5 (1.04–2.1) | 0.027 | 1.29 (0.86–1.95) | 0.209 |
| PA during the preconception period is important for a healthy pregnancy. | 1.27 (0.89–1.82) | 0.179 | 1.15 (0.78–1.69) | 0.477 |
| PA during the preconception period is important for a healthy baby. | 1.29 (0.92–1.80) | 0.145 | 1.06 (0.73–1.52) | 0.774 |
| I believe in the benefits of PA during the preconception period for my own general health. | 1.29 (0.89–1.89) | 0.181 | 1.09 (0.72–1.67) | 0.659 |
| I believe in the benefits of PA during the preconception period for any potential babies I have in future. | 1.37 (0.97–1.95) | 0.077 | 1.18 (0.81–1.72) | 0.392 |
| I cannot understand the PA information available on the Internet/social media related to the preconception period. | 1.07 (0.76–1.52) | 0.695 | 0.92 (0.63–1.35) | 0.663 |
| I have enough time to be physically active even though I have other commitments. | 2.43 (1.75–3.41) | <0.01 | 2.1 (1.47–2.99) | <0.01 |
| I do not have my partner’s support for regular PA. | 0.69 (0.45–1.04) | 0.076 | 0.62 (0.39–0.99) | 0.044 |
| I do not have my family’s support for regular PA. | 0.67 (0.45–1.04) | 0.078 | 0.65 (0.414–1.03) | 0.067 |
| I do not have my friends’ support for regular PA. | 0.65 (0.42–1.02) | 0.064 | 0.55 (0.33–0.90) | 0.017 |
| I find doing regular exercise expensive. | 0.81 (0.57–1.15) | 0.237 | 0.79 (0.53–1.17) | 0.236 |
| I want to be physically active to become a healthy person. | 1.81 (1.17–2.78) | 0.007 | 1.63 (1.01–2.62) | 0.045 |
| I want to be physically active to lose weight. | 1.04 (0.76–1.50) | 0.774 | 1.04 (0.73–1.47) | 0.848 |
| I want to be physically active to attract/maintain a partner. | 1.11 (0.83–1.48) | 0.503 | 1 (0.72–1.38) | 0.99 |
| I am physically active to improve body image. | 1.84 (1.33–2.56) | <0.01 | 1.59 (1.12–2.27) | 0.01 |
| I am doing PA and will continue doing regular PA. | 4.09 (2.78–6.01) | <0.01 | 3.73(2.45–5.68) | <0.01 |
| I want to be a role model for my children/future children by exercising daily. | 2.06 (1.43–3.01) | <0.01 | 1.70 (1.12–2.56) | 0.012 |
Note: (1) OR based on logistic regression (2) Comparison with low/moderate PA levels (3) Model was adjusted for age, marital status, household composition, paid employment, country of residence, educational status, BMI, smoking, drinking, pregnancy planning (4) Disagree is the reference category for each statement. Significant (p < 0.05) findings are indicated in boldface.