Table 3.
Median score values MET-hours/week (MET-h/week) for the self-administered Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaires (PPAQs) during the first, second and third trimesters by activity intensity and type.
| First Trimester | Second Trimester | Third Trimester | Trimester Effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total MET-h/week | 274.3 (177.9–400.5) | 191.4 (131.3–259.17) | 115.5 (92.4–169.2) | * |
| By intensity | ||||
| Sedentary | 66.6 (43.5–91.7) | 49.7 (35.0–76.2) | 43.5 (18.8–69.1) | * |
| Light | 112.8 (74.6–162.7) | 79.8 (39.6–117.6) | 52.6 (23.1–72.6) | * |
| Moderate | 76.7 (33.2–146.0) | 48.5 (18.6–84.6) | 19.2 (7.0–39.3) | * |
| Vigorous | 1.6 (0.0–4.8) | 0.0 (0.0–1.6) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | * |
| By type | ||||
| Household/caregiving | 116.9 (72.4–171.5) | 79.1 (38.8–122.4) | 48.3 (23.0–73.4) | * |
| Occupational | 62.1 (0.0–111.1) | 0.0 (0.0–63.5) | 0.0 (0.0–0.0) | * |
| Sports/Exercise | 14.1 (5.9–29.8) | 8.8 (2.5–21.5) | 6.1 (0.8–13.1) | * |
Data on PPAQ: n = 75; * p < 0.001 Trimester effect.