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in 150-250 words. in 300 to 400 words and respond to add some ideas that they might consider, provide some research that might help them with their topic, or any other information that might help them with the progress of their work. Use APA format one Respond to the followingThe initial study proposed for my dissertation focused on the barriers to physical activity that underserved women face when they are pregnant. With the rise of maternal and infant mortality, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and many other preventable diseases, it is essential to understand what prevents women from becoming or remaining physically active. However, upon further investigation, there have been quite a few studies in recent years examining the benefits of prenatal exercise and the barriers that stand in the way. What is missing from the literature is how women can best be supported during pregnancy to achieve better outcomes. The new study will look at how interpersonal support helps pregnant women in the United States become and remain physically active. The article, “Beliefs about Exercise and Physical Activity Among Pregnant Women” concluded that most pregnant women do not adhere to the recommended levels of exercise, and research should explore the beliefs and cultural reasons as well as whether tailored advice would be more effective than general education (Evenson & Bradley, 2010). Similarly, the authors of “Perceived Barriers to Leisure-Time Physical Activity During Pregnancy: A Literature Review of Quantitative and Qualitative Evidence,” suggested that there are many barriers to physical activity during pregnancy, and a lack of advice and social support should be considered as a possible explanation (Coll, Domingues, Goncalves & Bertoldi, 2017). Another recent study synthesized peer-reviewed, empirically-based, theory-driven research and noted that the vast majority of information collected is intrapersonal data without considering the impact that interpersonal, environmental and organizational influences may have on prenatal outcomes (Thompson, Vamos & Daley, 2017). Based on this gap in current research, my dissertation will examine if and how interpersonal support impacts exercise during pregnancy.Christiana