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Table 2 Sources and adequacy of knowledge on the practice of physical exercise during pregnancy.

From: Knowledge, attitude and practice of women in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil with respect to physical exercise in pregnancy: a descriptive study

  

n

%

Had heard about physical exercise*

Yes

109

68.1

 

No

51

31.9

Knowledge is adequate **

Yes

103

65.6

 

No

54

34.4

Sources of information ***

Television

89

55.3

 

Books and magazines

39

24.2

 

Healthcare units

33

20.5

 

Friends

18

11.2

 

Doctors

15

9.3

 

Internet

11

6.8

  1. * Data missing for 1 woman.
  2. ** Data missing for 4 women.
  3. *** More than one response was permitted.