The application of the transtheoretical model to exercise behavior during pregnancy.

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This study investigated the application of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change (TTM) including the stages of exercise, exercise self-efficacy, and decisional balance (pros and cons) for exercise in a group of low risk pregnant women (N = 195). Data were collected using stage of exercise, exercise self-efficacy, and decisional balance measures that were modified for a pregnant population. The reliability for the modified measures was established. Findings suggested that low risk pregnant women who adopt and maintain exercise are more likely to have higher self-efficacy, pros, and decisional balance scores and lower cons scores for exercise. In addition, stage of exercise prior to pregnancy is related to stage of exercise during pregnancy. There were significantly more college-educated women in the later stages of exercise (Action and Maintenance). Study results have important implications for healthcare providers in research, theory development, and practice. The TTM may provi

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