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Association of Self-Reported Physical Fitness with Pregnancy Related Symptoms the GESTAFIT Project.
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International journal of environmental research and public health [Int J Environ Res Public Health] 2021 Mar 24; Vol. 18 (7). Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Mar 24. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- We explored the association of physical fitness (PF) with pregnancy-related symptoms, at the 16th and 34th gestational weeks (g.w.). The International Fitness Scale and the Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory were employed to assess self-reported PF and pregnancy-related symptoms, respectively. At the 16th g.w. greater self-reported overall PF was associated with lower incidence of urinary frequency ( p = 0.020); greater overall PF, cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), muscular strength and speed-agility were associated with lower incidence of tiredness-fatigue (all, p < 0.05); greater overall PF and speed-agility were associated with lower incidence of poor sleep (both, p < 0.05); greater CRF and flexibility were associated with lower limitations by tiredness-fatigue (both, p < 0.05); and greater flexibility was associated with lower limitations by poor sleep ( p = 0.021). At the 34th g.w. greater self-reported overall PF, CRF and muscular strength were associated with lower incidence of tiredness-fatigue (all, p < 0.05); greater CRF was associated with lower incidence of poor sleep ( p = 0.019); and, greater flexibility was associated with lower incidence of increased vaginal discharge ( p = 0.023). Adequate levels of PF, especially CRF, may help women to cope with the most endorsed pregnancy-related symptoms and its limitations, especially tiredness-fatigue and poor sleep.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1660-4601
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- International journal of environmental research and public health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 33804923
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073345