Research Article

Knowledge and Attitude of Nigerian Pregnant Women towards Antenatal Exercise: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Table 3

Knowledge of respondents on different types of exercises in pregnancy .

VariableYesNo
(%) (%)

Aerobics59 (31.2)130 (68.8)
Pelvic floor exercise70 (37.0)119 (63.0)
Swimming41 (21.7)148 (78.3)
Stretching exercise76 (40.2)113 (59.8)
Muscle strengthening exercise97 (51.3)92 (48.7)
Abdominal exercise56 (29.6)133 (70.4)
Back care exercise97 (51.3)92 (48.7)
Cycling39 (20.6)150 (79.4)
Relaxation and breathing exercise113 (59.8)76 (40.2)