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The Importance of Social Networks for Support and Health Beliefs throughout Pregnancy

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Pregnancy is a unique time when health care providers have more regular contact with women. Using this time to more fully understand the social influences at play can provide physicians an opportunity to leverage networks to improve health and wellbeing while stemming the exposure to health misinformation. Advocating for supportive social networks or exercise groups/programs can provide additional support and behavioral reinforcement which is needed for sustained behavior change. In this manner, fostering these networks is likely more beneficial to supporting healthy exercise behavior during pregnancy than education alone.

Source: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

DOI: 10.1177/15598276221129821

Authors: Tyler Prochnow, Katherine R Arlinghaus, Craig A Johnston

Institutions: Texas A&M University, University of Minnesota, University of Houston

Language: English

Topic: Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4307684611

FWCI: 1.833

Cites: 26

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10