Table 2:Distribution by knowledge/perception of musculoskeletal discomfort in pregnancy for respondents.

Characteristics Number Percentage
Ever Heard of Musculoskeletal Disorder
Yes 85 73.9
No 22 19.1
Don't Know 8 7.0
Presumed Causes
Too Many Pregnancies
SA 2 1.7
A 19 16.5
D 38 33.0
SD 10 8.7
NO 46 40
Big Fetus
SA 10 8.7
A 31 27.0
D 25 21.7
SD 6 5.2
NO 43 37.4
Strenuous Activity
SA 15 13.0
A 48 41.7
D 13 11.3
SD 2 1.7
NO 37 32.2
Malnutrition
SA 13 11.3
A 51 44.3
D 11 9.6
SD 2 1.7
NO 37 32.2
Pregnancy hormones
SA 8 7.0
A 17 14.8
D 33 28.7
SD 9 7.8
NO 48 41.7
Presumed Complication
Miscarriage or Premature Delivery
SA 9 7.8
A 24 20.9
SD 24 20.9
D 9 7.8
NO 49 42.6

SA: Strongly Agreed; A: Agreed; D: Disagreed; SD: Strongly Disagreed; NO: No Opinion.