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The favourable association of self-reported physical fitness with depression and anxiety during pregnancy. The GESTAFIT project.
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European Journal of Sport Science . Dec2022, Vol. 22 Issue 12, p1932-1940. 9p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- We explored the association of self-reported physical fitness with depressive symptoms and anxiety levels during pregnancy. One hundred fifty-five pregnant women (32.9 ± 4.7 years old) participated in the study. Self-reported physical fitness was assessed with the International Fitness Scale, depressive symptoms and state anxiety levels with the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale and the State Trait Anxiety Index, respectively, at the 16 and 34 weeks of gestation. In model 1 (adjusted for age and gestational weight gain), greater overall self-reported physical fitness was associated with fewer depressive symptoms at the 16 weeks (p =.004). Greater self-reported cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength were associated with lower anxiety levels at the 16 weeks (all, p >.05). Greater overall self-reported physical fitness, cardiorespiratory fitness and speed-agility were associated with lower anxiety levels at the 34 weeks (all, p >.05). These results were also confirmed in model 2 (additionally adjusted for the exercise intervention, sleep quality, educational level, working status and cohabitating), except for cardiorespiratory fitness and anxiety levels at the 16 weeks (p =.09). Greater self-reported physical fitness was associated with lower psychological ill-being during pregnancy. Specifically, at the 16 weeks, greater self-reported overall physical fitness was associated with fewer depressive symptoms, greater self-reported muscular strength with lower anxiety levels; greater self-reported overall physical fitness and speed-agility with lower anxiety levels at the 34 weeks and greater self-reported cardiorespiratory fitness with lower anxiety levels during the pregnancy. Screening of physical fitness may reduce the risk of depression and anxiety and generally improve pregnancy mental health-related quality of life. Highlights Maternal depression and anxiety have prevalence rates between 8 and 36%. Physical fitness enhancement during pregnancy results in less depression and anxiety. Greater physical fitness may provide benefits for the mother mental health. Self-reported physical fitness screening during pregnancy may be useful in clinical settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17461391
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Sport Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160508689
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17461391.2021.1986141