Exercise and pregnancy - review of literature and current recommendations

Journal of Education Health and Sport, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15(1), P. 35 - 42

Published: March 17, 2023

Introduction: Regular physical activity benefits everyone, regardless of age, considering individual abilities and health conditions. Pregnancy is a special time for women as well an appropriate to reassess lifestyle choices introduce better habits. Aim the study: Summary current state knowledge about exercise in pregnancy, recommended forms well-being. Methods Materials: A review was conducted PubMed, ScienceDirect GoogleScholar including publications from last 5 years. Literature searched using following terms: “physical activity”, “exercise”, “pregnancy”, “resistance exercise”, “aerobic exercise”. Results: The number studies focused on prenatal escalating. It has been proven that can prevent gestational diabetes, help blood glucose, pressure control, improve mental mother, contribute improvement placental function. also affect parturition child postnatal development. At same time, it turned out many do not have undertake during pregnancy. Conclusion: Interest topic pregnancy increased significantly recent years, yet further research needed dispel existing doubts understand thoroughly significance maternal health. Future educational interventions aimed at pregnant terms safety are necessary update their them implement recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Evidence‐based trends and association between symptom disturbance and physical activity among pregnant women: A longitudinal study

Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 20(5), P. 465 - 475

Published: May 4, 2023

Women usually decrease their physical activity (PA) after becoming pregnant. The change in PA may influence symptom distress (SD). changes and correlations between SD throughout pregnancy remain unclear.The aims of this study were to describe trajectories across all three trimesters examine during pregnancy.A repeated-measure longitudinal with convenience sampling at a hospital Northern Taiwan was performed. Participants recruited 8-16 weeks gestation, two follow-up visits performed 24-28 gestation (second trimester) 36 (third trimester). A total 225 participants completed the study. Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) Pregnancy-related Symptom Disturbance Scale (PSD), sociodemographic prenatal variables recorded.Throughout pregnancy, decreased then increased, showing an overall upward trend, whereas showed opposite pattern, increasing decreasing, downward trend. Sedentary positively correlated both psychological second third trimesters. Exceeding Institute Medicine's recommendations for gestational weight gain, having childcare support, sport/exercise-type, light-intensity negatively associated SD, while history miscarriage sedentary-intensity SD.While several factors, including PA, found our findings shed light on future intervention strategies relieve sedentary behavior among pregnant women.

Language: Английский

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Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination decision-making among African American and Hispanic pregnant and postpartum women in Deep South

medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: July 24, 2023

Abstract Background COVID-19 vaccination is vital for ending the pandemic but concerns about its safety among pregnant and postpartum women, especially African American (AA) Hispanic persist. This study aims to explore factors that influence decision-making AA women through women’s experiences maternal care providers’ (MCPs) observations. Methods From January August 2022, we conducted semi-structured interviews with MCPs. Participants were recruited from obstetric pediatric clinics in South Carolina, all births took place after March 2020. Thematic analysis was employed data analysis. Results The involved 19 20 along 9 MCPs, revealed both barriers facilitators vaccination. decision vaccine uptake included: 1) awareness of health threats associated vaccines, 2) availability accessibility, 3) vaccine-related knowledge exposure misinformation, 4) regarding pre-existing conditions potential side effects 5) emotional processes, 6) well-being infants, 7) cultural perspectives, 8) encouragement by trusted supporters. Conclusion Findings suggest reliable information, social support, doctors’ advice can motivate However, such as mistrust system, fears related impede women. Future interventions should target these barriers, disparities, involve doctors outreach, initiate conversations promote this population.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Physical Activity and Circadian Rhythm on SCL-90 Scores by Factors among College Students

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(7), P. 606 - 606

Published: July 21, 2023

A study was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels physical activity and circadian rhythm differences on nine factors obsessive-compulsive disorder, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobia, paranoia, psychoticism SCL-90 scale.A questionnaire mathematical statistical methods were used conduct study. Data collected through a web-based cross-sectional survey college students from three universities in Anhui. analysis data using methods.A total 1248 included statistics this Binary logistic regression revealed that low associated with somatization (OR = 1.36, 95% CI 0.95-1.94), disorder 1.85, 1.25-2.75), sensitivity 1.94, 1.30-2.88), depression 2.03, 1.31-3.16), anxiety 1.67, 1.03-2.69), hostility 1.80, 1.12-2.89), phobia 1.88, 1.20-2.94), paranoia 2.23, 1.43-3.46). Circadian 0.91, 0.87-0.96), 0.93, p < 0.01, 0.89-0.98), 0.90, 0.85-0.94), 0.92, 0.87-0.97), 0.89, 0.83-0.95), 0.86-0.97), 0.87, 0.82-0.93), 0.85-0.95) all negatively associated. In addition, gender 0.75, 0.57-0.98), 0.55, 0.40-0.76).Low-intensity more likely be somatization, relationship terror, than high-intensity moderate-intensity activity, showed people who slept later (known as nocturnal) have these problems.

Language: Английский

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Effect of daily physical activity on ambulatory blood pressure in pregnant women with chronic hypertension: A prospective cohort study protocol

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(1), P. e0296023 - e0296023

Published: Jan. 10, 2024

Background Physical activity, a first-line approach for the treatment of non-gestational hypertension globally, has been shown to benefit most pregnant women in many respects. The benefits and risks prenatal physical activity complicated pregnancies, such as preeclampsia chronic hypertension, require further investigation. It is worth conducting studies address questions about during pregnancy with risks, frequency, duration, intensity. This prospective cohort study aims investigate whether moderate-intensity daily reduces ambulatory blood pressure hypertension. Methods Pregnant at 11 +0 13 +6 gestational weeks will be recruited from outpatient clinic divided into moderate- light-intensity groups according intensity 7-day monitored using model wGT3X-BT accelerometer. 24-h monitoring performed enrollment baseline repeated second third trimesters. primary outcome difference change systolic first trimester between groups. Secondary outcomes include other (24-h diastolic, daytime, nighttime) office variables trimesters, incidence severe (≥160/110 mmHg), changes type dosage antihypertensive medication. secondary related trimesters analyzed Student’s independent t-test or Mann–Whitney U test. Discussion provide basis randomized controlled trials verify an easily achieved, economical, non-fetotoxic adjuvant management Registry registered Chinese Clinical Trials (NO. ChiCTR2200062094). Date Registered: 21/07/2022.

Language: Английский

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