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Table 2 Physical activity, and prenatal care characteristics of PRAMS a participants (n = 4253)

From: Determinants of physical activity frequency and provider advice during pregnancy

Variable Name

Weighted %

Standard Error

Pre- pregnancy physical activity (CO, NC)

  < 1 day/week

39.82

1.66

 1-4 days/week

47.60

1.68

  ≥ 5 days/week

12.58

1.09

3rd trimester physical activity (CO, NC)

  < 1 day/week

41.63

1.26

 1-4 days/week

42.33

1.25

  ≥ 5 days/week

9.33

0.69

 Told not to exercise

6.71

0.61

Received physical activity advice (OK)

 Yes

72.43

1.88

 No

27.57

1.88

Received gestational weight gain advice (OK)

 Yes

78.82

1.72

 No

21.18

1.72

  1. a Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System