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Physical Activity in Pregnancy: Beliefs, Benefits, and Information-Seeking Practices of Pregnant Women in South Africa

Uchenna Benedine Okafor1 Department of Nursing Science, University of Fort Hare, East London, South AfricaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Daniel Ter Goon2 Department of Public Health, University of Fort Hare, East London, South AfricaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9070-7875View further author information
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Pages 787-798 | Published online: 09 Apr 2021

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