Research Article

Stages of Change Model for Participation in Physical Activity during Pregnancy

Table 4

The relationship between maternal weight gain parameters and the TTM. Results are presented as means with standard deviation (SD), in addition to number and percentages.

Maternal weight gain parameters Stage of exerciseMissingP value
PC C P A M

Weight gain (kg)12.4 (7.4)14.0 (4.2)14.2 (5.7)11.8 (2.7)13.8 (5.2)290.558
Exceeding IOM recommendations 20093 (60%)38 (70.4%)103 (72.5%)4 (66.7%)152 (67.9%)290.634

PC: precontemplation, C: contemplation, P: preparation, A: action, and M: maintenance.