Health Psychology Section, Psychology Department, Institute of Psychiatry Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London SE5 9RS, UK.
Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3220, Australia.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Jul 13;17(14):5027. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17145027.
Walking groups are often enjoyed by postnatal women, but little is known about what makes them an acceptable activity to this group. This study aimed to investigate the acceptability of a postnatal walking group using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability (TFA). Seventeen postnatal women took part in a walk-along interview during a walking group session. Semi-structured interviews were based on the TFA and findings were analysed deductively onto the seven TFA components. Overall, the walking group was found to be acceptable. Benefits included meeting other mothers and walking in an accessible and convenient location. Women understood the group aim of supporting new mothers and thought it achieved this aim. Most women reported that attending the group was little effort, although for some the timing did not fit well with their baby's schedule. Participants stated that meeting other mothers and being physically active aligned with their value system. In conclusion, the acceptability of the walking group was found to be multifaceted, of which enjoyment was one part. These findings can be used when advertising other walking groups or physical activities for the postnatal population.
步行小组通常受到产后女性的喜爱，但对于是什么使这些小组成为可接受的活动，人们知之甚少。本研究旨在使用可接受性理论框架（TFA）来调查产后步行小组的可接受性。17 名产后女性在一次步行小组会议中参加了随行访谈。半结构化访谈基于 TFA 进行，研究结果根据 TFA 的七个组成部分进行演绎分析。总的来说，步行小组是可以接受的。好处包括结识其他母亲和在方便的地点散步。女性理解小组支持新妈妈的目标，并认为它实现了这一目标。大多数女性表示参加小组的工作量不大，尽管对一些人来说，时间与宝宝的日程安排不太吻合。参与者表示，与其他母亲见面和进行身体活动符合他们的价值观体系。总之，步行小组的可接受性是多方面的，其中乐趣是一部分。这些发现可用于为产后人群宣传其他步行小组或体育活动。
