Table 3 The measures of face items of the physical literacy questionnaire (P2LQ-PW)

Knowledge

 During pregnancy, you should not exercise severely other than pre-pregnancy.

4

L

 Physical activity is essential to prevent being overweight due to pregnancy.

4.2

L

 Exercise during pregnancy can lead to reduced oxygen supply to the baby.

4.8

L

 During pregnancy, you should exercise smoothly and without sloping surfaces.

4.7

L

 Pregnant women during exercise should avoid excessive curvature and hang up.

4.8

L

 Exercise during pregnancy makes it easy for normal labor.

4.2

L

 Exercise in pregnancy reduces the risk of birth in a diabetic neonatal.

L

 Doing basic exercises daily will not hurt the mother and baby.

4.2

L

 Exercise eliminates the risk of possible complications in pregnancy, e.g., back pain, lumbar pain, constipation, and excessive fatigue.

4.8

L

 During pregnancy, you should stop doing heavy exercises.

4.2

L

 Before starting exercise during pregnancy, you should have a light stroke to warm up.

4.8

L

 A physical activity specialist should take stretching and strength during pregnancy.

4.2

L

 Exercising in pregnancy prevents blood pressure dangers.

4

L

 Exercise during pregnancy can lead to a return faster maternal postpartum.

4.2

L

 I try to avoid lifting any weight during pregnancy.

4.7

L

 Exercising during pregnancy leads to fitness and weight control.

4.7

L

 For pre-exercise preparation, 15 minutes of gentle relaxation movements are required.

4.8

L

 Before conducting any exercise at this time, consultation with the doctor is required.

4.7

L

 Exercise reduces the risk of musculoskeletal discomfort.

4.7

L

 In the third period of pregnancy, exercise intensity should be reduced.

4.2

L

Attitude

 I believe that I can efficiently deal with problems such as gestational diabetes with exercise.

4.8

L

 I believe that exercising during pregnancy reduces my fatigue due to my pregnancy.

4.2

L

 I believe that I can work out stress and anxiety from childbirth during this period.

4

L

 I believe exercising during pregnancy helps with my daily activities.

4.2

L

 I believe that I can easily maintain my fitness by exercising during pregnancy.

4.8

L

 I believe that by exercising, I can reduce postpartum depression.

4.2

L

 I believe that if I exercise during pregnancy, I can have a more comfortable delivery.

4

L

Nurtures

 If my husband attends exercise classes during pregnancy with me, It is easier to convince him that exercise is not dangerous.

4.7

L

 If my own family and husband’s family attend exercise classes during pregnancy, I can persuade them that exercise is not dangerous.

4.2

L

 I encourage friends and acquaintances to exercise during pregnancy

4

L

 If there is a group discussion to exchange information about pregnant women after a pregnancy class, I tend to attend a pregnancy class.

4

L

 If my family is in physical education classes …

4.8

L

 If a skilled and informed person answers midwifery questions after a pregnancy class, I would be more eager to participate in pregnancy classes.

4.7

L

 If my family would advise me to do exercise …

3.9

L

 If my doctor advises me to exercise during pregnancy, I will do that.

4

L

Enabling

 If there is an excellent place to exercise, it is easier to exercise during pregnancy.

4.8

L

 If classes are held free, I can use these classes more easily.

4.2

L

 If there is a physical activity area near my residence, I can get better and more comfortable with pregnancy classes.

3.9

L

 If I have a training CD in the centers, I can do more exercise at home.

4.2

L

 If there are enough facilities, such as a buffet, a washbasin, etc., in pregnancy classes, I always try to take part in pregnancy classes

4.8

L

 If exercise classes occur at different times throughout the day, I can more easily participate in physical activity classes.

4

L