DETERMINING THE RECREATIONAL HEALTH PRACTICES BY PREGNANT WOMEN IN SELECTED ANTENATAL CLINICS

Abstract

The purpose of the research was to evaluate the use, knowledge, adherence, advantages, and promotion of recreational health activities among pregnant women who visited Etinan's prenatal care clinics. METHOD: The study's survey research design was chosen. Using stratified random selection, 180 pregnant women were chosen from among the 536 registered patients receiving prenatal care at Primary Health Centers. Data were gathered using a self- structured questionnaire that was verified by specialists and put through a reliability test with a coefficient of.68. RESULTS: Although the majority of pregnant women in Etinan reported knowledge of recreational health activities, the survey found that they were not engaging in these activities. They did not profit from the activities since they did not follow the advice of caregivers. Conclusion and recommendations: In order to help them stick to the routine throughout subsequent pregnancies, it was suggested that expectant mothers be encouraged to engage in regular leisure activities prior to, during, and after delivery. Couple days have to be included in prenatal care programs so that men may engage in leisurely health activities alongside their expectant spouses.