The relation between Physical Activity and Life Quality in Pregnancy
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Aim: In this study, we aimed to determine physical activity and life quality levels of pregnant
women and to examine relations between them.
Materials and Methods: A total of 210 women were included in this study. Sociodemographic
characteristics of the women were obtained by using the demographic information form. The
International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form was used to investigate the women’s
physical activity levels and the Nottingham Health Profile to assess their life quality.
Results: There was a low negative correlation between physical activity level and the Nottingham
Health Profile total, energy level, social isolation and sleep subparameters (for total r =
-0.19, p = 0.007; for energy level r = - 0.17, p = 0.01; for social isolation r = -0.16, p = 0.01; and
for sleep r = -0.14, p = 0.03). When life quality and physical activity were compared on the basis
of gestational trimester, a significant difference was observed in the Nottingham Health Profile
total, emotional reactions, social isolation and physical activity parameters and the International
Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form values (p<0.05).
Discussion and Conclusion: In this study we found a negative relation between physical activity
and life quality levels. We are in the opinion that there is need to perform studies on larger
samples by using a physical activity questionnaire developed specifically to assess physical
activity in pregnancy.
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