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Table 7 The results of the final confirmatory factor analysis of the physical literacy questionnaire (P2LQ-PW) (model factor loadings)

From: Design and validation of theory-based perceptions concerning the physical literacy questionnaire for pregnant women (P2LQ-PW)

Items

F1

F2

F3

F4

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

0.95

–

–

–

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

0.79

–

–

–

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

0.45

–

–

–

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

0.48

–

–

–

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

0.94

–

–

–

Exercise during pregnancy makes it easy for normal labor.

0.94

–

–

–

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

0.78

–

–

–

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

0.45

–

–

–

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

0.55

–

–

–

During pregnancy, you should stop doing heavy exercises.

0.84

–

–

–

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

0.74

–

–

–

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

0.45

–

–

–

Exercising in pregnancy prevents blood pressure dangers.

0.93

–

–

–

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

0.92

–

–

–

I try to avoid lifting any weight during pregnancy.

0.65

–

–

–

Exercising during pregnancy leads to fitness and weight control.

0.97

–

–

–

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

0.85

–

–

–

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

0.43

–

–

–

Exercise reduces the risk of musculoskeletal discomfort.

0.90

–

–

–

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

0.93

–

–

–

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

–

0.85

–

–

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

–

0.89

–

–

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

–

0.94

–

–

I believe exercising during pregnancy helps with my daily activities.

–

0.91

–

–

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

–

0.46

–

–

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

–

0.93

–

–

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

–

0.48

–

–

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

–

–

0.52

–

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

–

–

0.78

–

I encourage friends and acquaintances to exercise during pregnancy.

–

–

0.83

–

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

–

–

0.90

–

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

–

–

0.45

–

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

–

–

0.67

–

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

–

–

–

0.86

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

–

–

–

0.86

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

–

–

–

0.88

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

–

–

–

0.48

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

–

–

–

0.60

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

–

–

–

0.43

  1. F1: Knowledge, F2: Attitude, F3: Nurtures, F4: Enabling