THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF LIFE DURING PREGNANCY

Journal Title: Exercise and Quality of Life - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Pregnancy is a physiological condition during which a series of morphological and anatomical changes occur. Adaptation to new changes in the body depends on the psychological and physical condition of the patient. One of the many factors that affect the quality of life is physical exercise. Proper exercise prevents certain chronic diseases, reduces pregnancy discomfort, gives a feeling of satisfaction and influences a positive outcome of the pregnancy. The aim of this study was to examine the validity of the preliminary version of the questionnaire, and therefore examine the impact of exercise on the quality of life during pregnancy. The questionnaire involved pregnant women (N=33). All of whom were in their third trimester of pregnancy. The participants voluntarily filled out an anonymous questionnaire. The questionnaire included information about: social and marital status, education, frequency of maternity problems, the type of exercise, as well as the level of training load during pregnancy. High reliability and validity of the survey (0,873) was determined by Cronbach alpha coefficient. Pregnant women (48%) commonly practiced low intensity yoga, up to three times a week. Most of the women (45%) believe that the exercise has a positive impact on their health. A difference of statistical significance was observed between the type of exercise and heart burn (r=0.349; p=0.046), as well as between the type of exercise and body weight (r=0.357; p=0.041). The results of this pilot study show a lower incidence of common maternity symptoms in pregnant women who exercised during pregnancy.

Authors and Affiliations

Ksenija Bubnjević, Jelena Kovačević

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Ksenija Bubnjević, Jelena Kovačević (2016). THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON QUALITY OF LIFE DURING PREGNANCY. Exercise and Quality of Life, 8(1), 3-9. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-303808