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ABSTRACT
The study examines the perceived benefits of exercise among pregnant mothers in Egor local government area Edo state and also, the outcome of exercise among pregnant women. The study has the following objectives; to examine the perception of pregnant women in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy, to examine the importance and benefits of exercise among pregnant women and to identify the outcome of exercise among pregnant women.
Concerning methodology the study cited, the surveys research method was used for this study. The survey technique will also allow the researcher to examine several variables and use multivariate statistics to analyze data for this research work. The major instrument used for this study is the questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured in a five-like scale measuring attitude of Strongly Agreed, Agreed, Undecided, Disagree and Strongly Disagreed. The data collected was analysed using the simple percentage and frequency . The use of sample percentage was also employed. Tables were also used in presenting the data for the purpose of the simplicity and clarity. The researcher discarded the secondary data designs so as to get new, accurate findings and data analysis on the subject matter. Base on finding the study has the sample size of fifty (50),
Findings from the study revealed that mothers in Egor do not regularly exercise. Pregnant women need regularly exercise for easy safe delivery. Pregnant women are often advised by health professionals to regularly exercise. Arising from the findings the following recommendation’s were made; Women should start with 15 minutes of exercise three times a week and gradually increase to 30 minutes four times a week at low-to moderate intensity. Active women at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital may keep their routine exercise or perform at least moderate-to vigorous exercise four times a week in sessions of between 30 minutes and 40minutes
