Environmental Supports, Expectations, and Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity During Pregnancy: A Rural–Urban Comparison

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Discusses leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) during pregnancy among rural and urban populations. Utilizes data from 374 pregnant women regarding their LTPA and related environmental support for LTPA in the first trimester with data broken down according to demographics as well as urban, micropolitan, or small town rural location.

Carly Williamson Rogers, Alex Crisp, Katrina Wilhite, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 42(2), e70166

05/2026

Maternal health and prenatal care · Physical activity · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Women