Physical Activity and Pregnant Women at Increased Social Risk: a Feasibility Study

Objective: To test the feasibility of the implementation of a moderate intensity physical activity program during pregnancy in a group of pregnant women at social risk. Methods: a non-randomized feasibility study piloting several components of the trial Inclusion criteria: \> 18 yo, antenatal care at HVH and/or ASSIR SAP Muntanya, and vulnerable socioeconomical conditions. Exclusion criteria: contraindications for the practice of physical activity during pregnancy according to Spanish and Canadian Guidelines. Practical Course of the research: Women will be recruited for the study and will perform a physical activity moderate intensity hybrid (on-site and online) program during pregnancy (3 times per week 60 min sessions) and will respond to several questionnaires (Barriers, IPAQ, WHO-5, EPDS, STAI, SF-12, MOSSS, PSQI) Those who reject to participate in the program, will be offered to respond to these questionnaires. Main outcomes are the acceptability to the program, the reasons for rejection, the physical activity level during pregnancy, the barriers and facilitators to physical activity during pregnancy. Number of recruiting centers: Hospital Vall d´Hebron and Primary Care Center ASSIR Muntanya (Centro de atención a la salud sexual y Reproductiva) Barcelona Nord. Sample size: 60 aiming to achieve 30 women in the physical activity program Statistical analyses: quantitative descriptive analysis. Source of funding: no funding available, pending for funding