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 |
BMI Body mass index, GED General Educational Development test or General Educational Diploma, PA Physical activity, TennCare The state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program, WIC Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
aBefore this pregnancy, which statement best describes the kinds of PA you usually did? Do not include the time you spent working at a job
bDuring the last 30 days, which statement best describes the kinds of PA you usually did? Do not include the time you spent working at a job