A mixed-methods longitudinal observational study exploring physical activity during pregnancy in women with pre-existing diabetes, support needs and associations with diabetes management: a study protocol
Holly Mei Jones, Robert Andrews, Emma J Cockcroft, Isy F Douek, Richard M Pulsford · 2026
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Holly Mei Jones and co-authors present a 2026 protocol for a study of physical activity in pregnancy among women who already have diabetes. Sugar control drives most pregnancy risks in this group, and activity may help, yet almost nothing is known about how active these women are, and no activity guidance exists for them.
The study has three parts. First, 175 pregnant women will wear wrist activity trackers for a week in each trimester, keep exercise diaries, and photograph meals, while sugar sensor and well-being data are gathered. Second, about 16 women will join focus groups on their experiences. Third, about 100 health professionals will answer a survey on giving activity advice. The main outcome is change in activity across pregnancy.
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| CREATOR | Holly Mei Jones, Robert Andrews, Emma J Cockcroft, Isy F Douek, Richard M Pulsford |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 37338 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |