Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity

Fatma Kurt; Safiye Ozvurmaz; Filiz Adana; Ceren Varer Akpınar; Duygu Yeşilfidan; Seyfi Durmaz

doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806

Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of health promotion behaviour education on sleep quality and obesity-specific quality of life in pregnant women with maternal obesity. Materials and Methods: This randomised controlled trial was conducted at family health centres affiliated with the Aydın Provincial Health Directorate between January 1 and June 30, 2022. A total of 620 pregnant women constituted the study population. Of these, 44 eligible pregnant women with a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30.00 kg/m² were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 22) or the control group (n = 22). Following losses during follow-up, the study was completed with 40 participants, including 20 women in each group. Data were collected using the Sociodemographic Information Form, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and Obesity-Specific Quality of Life Scale, and analyzed using SPSS 24.0. Baseline characteristics were compared using appropriate tests for continuous and categorical variables. Changes in PSQI and OSQOL scores were analyzed using generalised estimating equations, and group, time, and group × time effects were tested using the Wald chi-square test. Results: Time and group × time effects were significant for PSQI scores. Sleep quality improved over time in the intervention group (p < 0.001), whereas no significant change was observed in the control group. Group, time, and group × time effects were not significant for OSQOL scores, indicating no intervention effect on obesity-specific quality of life. Conclusion: The education improved sleep quality but had no significant short-term effect on obesity-specific quality of life.

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Supporting Institution

This research was supported by the Adnan Menderes University Scientific Research Projects Unit (BAP2021).

Project Number

Hf23008

Ethical Statement

Adnan Menderes University Clinical Research Ethics Committee Date: 20 December 2021; Approval No.: E-76261397-050.04.04-115552

Thanks

None

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Public Health (Other), Public Health Nursing

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Fatma Kurt ^*
0000-0001-5748-1819
Türkiye

Safiye Ozvurmaz
0000-0002-1842-3058
Türkiye

Filiz Adana
0000-0002-7677-0170
Türkiye

Ceren Varer Akpınar
0000-0001-8168-6435
Türkiye

Duygu Yeşilfidan
0000-0002-0290-1553
Türkiye

Seyfi Durmaz
0000-0001-9756-7764
Türkiye

Publication Date

October 8, 2026

Submission Date

August 5, 2026

Acceptance Date

September 10, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 15 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806

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APA

Kurt, F., Ozvurmaz, S., Adana, F., Varer Akpınar, C., Yeşilfidan, D., & Durmaz, S. (2026). Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 15(3), 471-480. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806

AMA

1.Kurt F, Ozvurmaz S, Adana F, Varer Akpınar C, Yeşilfidan D, Durmaz S. Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity. BAUN Health Sci J. 2026;15(3):471-480. doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806

Chicago

Kurt, Fatma, Safiye Ozvurmaz, Filiz Adana, Ceren Varer Akpınar, Duygu Yeşilfidan, and Seyfi Durmaz. 2026. “Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 15 (3): 471-80. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806.

EndNote

Kurt F, Ozvurmaz S, Adana F, Varer Akpınar C, Yeşilfidan D, Durmaz S (October 1, 2026) Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 15 3 471–480.

IEEE

[1]F. Kurt, S. Ozvurmaz, F. Adana, C. Varer Akpınar, D. Yeşilfidan, and S. Durmaz, “Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity”, BAUN Health Sci J, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 471–480, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806.

ISNAD

Kurt, Fatma - Ozvurmaz, Safiye - Adana, Filiz - Varer Akpınar, Ceren - Yeşilfidan, Duygu - Durmaz, Seyfi. “Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 15/3 (October 1, 2026): 471-480. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806.

JAMA

1.Kurt F, Ozvurmaz S, Adana F, Varer Akpınar C, Yeşilfidan D, Durmaz S. Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity. BAUN Health Sci J. 2026;15:471–480.

MLA

Kurt, Fatma, et al. “Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity”. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 3, Oct. 2026, pp. 471-80, doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806.

Vancouver

1.Fatma Kurt, Safiye Ozvurmaz, Filiz Adana, Ceren Varer Akpınar, Duygu Yeşilfidan, Seyfi Durmaz. Health-Promotion Training Effects on Sleep and Quality of Life in Maternal Obesity. BAUN Health Sci J. 2026 Oct. 1;15(3):471-80. doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.2011806