How physically active are women in the third trimester of pregnancy? A cross-sectional study of physical activity in pregnancy and its outcomes among women delivering at a rural maternity hospital in South India

Pica is the craving and purposive eating of nonfood items. It is common worldwide and presents among vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. Its etiology and health consequences are not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and covariates of pica among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Kawempe hospital in Uganda. We conducted a cross-sectional study from July 2019 to December 2019. Participants in this study were 307 pregnant women who had come to attend antenatal clinic at the hospital. The prevalence of pica was computed. Bivariate and multivariable analysis was done to establish the factors that were independently associated with pica. The prevalence of pica was 57%. The most common type of pica was geophagia (eating clay and sand) followed by pagophagia (eating ice). Of the women who practiced pica, half consumed the nonfood items daily. Factors independently associated with pica were being in the third trimester (adjusted OR [aOR]: 3.60; 95% CI: 1.36–9.48] and having nausea in pregnancy (aOR: 2.11; 95% CI: 1.20–3.70). At Kawempe hospital, pica is common among women who attend the antenatal clinic and is associated with having nausea in pregnancy and being in the third trimester. Health workers need to counsel pregnant women about the dangers of pica so as to reduce helminth infections and micronutrient deficiency associated with it.

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Physical Activity Patterns of Women with a Twin Pregnancy—A Cross-Sectional Study

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18157724 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 7724

Author(s):

Katarzyna Kwiatkowska ◽

Katarzyna Kosińska-Kaczyńska ◽

Izabela Walasik ◽

Agnieszka Osińska ◽

Iwona Szymusik

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Twin Pregnancy ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Multiple Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active

Background: No specific physical activity guidelines are available for women in multiple pregnancy. Aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and experience of women regarding physical activity during their latest twin pregnancy. Methods: A cross-sectional study including women after a twin delivery was conducted in Poland. A questionnaire was distributed in 2018 via web pages and Facebook groups designed for pregnant women. Results: 652 women filled out the questionnaire completely. Only 25% of women performed any physical exercises during twin gestation. The frequency of preterm delivery was similar in physically active and non-active participants. 35% of the respondents claimed to have gained information on proper activity from obstetricians during antenatal counselling while 11% claimed to be unable to identify the reliable sources of information. 7% of women admitted to feel discriminated by social opinion on exercising during a twin pregnancy. Conclusions: The population of women with a twin gestation is not sufficiently physically active and is often discouraged from performing exercises during gestation. Therefore, it is crucial to inform obstetricians to recommend active lifestyle during a twin gestation and to provide reliable information on physical activity to pregnant women. Further research on this topic is necessary in order for obstetric providers to counsel women on appropriate exercise with a twin pregnancy.

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Health anxiety and related factors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study from Iran

BMC Psychiatry ◽

10.1186/s12888-021-03092-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Najmieh Saadati ◽

Poorandokht Afshari ◽

Hatam Boostani ◽

Maryam Beheshtinasab ◽

Parvin Abedi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Health Anxiety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Third

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many countries around the world and Iran was no exception. The aim of this study was to evaluate health anxiety of Iranian pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 300 pregnant women in different trimesters (n = 100 in each trimester) were recruited. A demographic questionnaire and the Health Anxiety Questionnaire were used to collect data. Scores of < 27, 27–34 and more than 35 were defined as low, moderate and high health anxiety, respectively. Due to nationwide restrictions, data were collected through social media groups. Chi-square tests, ANOVA and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results Mean (SD) total anxiety scores were 22.3 ± 9.5, 24.6 ± 9.3 and 25.4 ± 10.6 in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. 9, 13 and 21% of women had severe anxiety in the first, second and third trimesters of pregnancy, respectively. Women in the third trimester had significantly higher health anxiety scores than those in the first trimester (p = 0.045). Conclusion At the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy were more worried about consequences of disease, but total health anxiety scores were significantly higher among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Health care providers should pay more attention to the mental health of pregnant women in times of crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Iron deficiency among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

10.21203/rs.2.14386/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Samson Udho ◽

Joyce Nankumbi ◽

Mariam Namutebi ◽

Grace Ndeezi ◽

Joshua Epuitai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Iron Deficiency ◽

Pregnant Women ◽

Serum Ferritin ◽

Antenatal Clinic ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Iron Supplements ◽

The Third

Abstract Background Iron deficiency is a leading cause of anemia among pregnant women in Uganda. However, due to the high cost of biochemical tests required to determine iron deficiency, the prevalence and factors associated with iron deficiency remain largely unstudied in our setting. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the prevalence of iron deficiency and its associated factors among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic, Lira District-Uganda.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital. Maternal serum ferritin was used as a measure of iron deficiency and was determined using a Cobas 6000 Automated Analyzer. Iron deficiency was based on serum ferritin of <30 μg/L. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to obtain the characteristics of the study participants. Binary and multivariate logistic regression were performed to identify the associated factors.Results The prevalence of iron deficiency was 45%. Non-adherence to iron supplements (AOR: 2.05 95% CI: 1.02-4.12) & third trimester pregnancy (AOR: 1.88 95% CI: 1.20-2.94) were significantly associated with iron deficiency during pregnancy.Conclusion Nearly 5 in 10 of the participants had iron deficiency. Iron deficiency during pregnancy was associated with non-adherence to iron supplements and being in the third trimester of pregnancy. Midwives should encourage pregnant women to adhere to iron supplements during pregnancy especially pregnant women who are in the third trimester.

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A diurnal fetal movement pattern: Findings from a cross-sectional study of maternally perceived fetal movements in the third trimester of pregnancy

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0217583 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. e0217583 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Billie F. Bradford ◽

Robin S. Cronin ◽

Christopher J. D. McKinlay ◽

John M. D. Thompson ◽

Edwin A. Mitchell ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Movement Pattern ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Fetal Movement ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Third ◽

Fetal Movements

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A cross-sectional study of basal platelet intracellular free calcium concentration in normotensive and hypertensive primigravid pregnancies

Clinical Science ◽

10.1042/cs0780075 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 78 (1) ◽

pp. 75-80 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

M. D. Kilby ◽

F. Broughton Pipkin ◽

S. Cockbill ◽

S. Heptinstall ◽

E. M. Symonds

Keyword(s):

Calcium Concentration ◽

Post Partum ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Free Calcium ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Third ◽

Intracellular Free Calcium Concentration ◽

Free Calcium Concentration

1. The intracellular free calcium concentration ([Ca2+]i) in washed human platelets was measured using the fluorescent indicator, fura-2, in a cross-sectional study of 36 normotensive, primigravid volunteers, 12 in each trimester of pregnancy and a further 12 at 6 weeks post partum. The results were compared with those obtained from 30 normal female volunteers not using oral contraception. 2. The mean basal [Ca2+]i in the platelets of the pregnant women in the first two trimesters (115.6 ± 6.7 and 120.1 ± 5.7 nmol/l, respectively) was not shown to differ significantly from that of normal non-pregnant volunteers (112.3 ± 2.9 nmol/l). However, during the third trimester a significant increase in [Ca2+]i was noted (134.0 ± 4.9 nmol/l; P < 0.05), with a return to normal values in the post-partum period (108.2 ± 6.1 nmol/l). 3. [Ca2+]i was also measured in the platelets of a group of 12 primigravid pregnant women in the third trimester whose pregnancies were complicated by gestational hypertension (pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia). A significant rise in basal [Ca2+]i was noted in the platelets of primigravidae whose pregnancies were complicated by pre-eclampsia (163.6 ± 8.8 nmol/l) as compared with normotensive, third-trimester primigravidae (P < 0.02). However, no correlation could be demonstrated between [Ca2+]i and systemic blood pressure.

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Comparison at the first prenatal visit of the maternal dietary intakes of smokers with non-smokers in a large maternity hospital: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-021721 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 8 (7) ◽

pp. e021721 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Eimer G O’Malley ◽

Shona Cawley ◽

Ciara M E Reynolds ◽

Rachel A K Kennedy ◽

Anne Molloy ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Maternity Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Urban Setting ◽

Secondary Outcome ◽

Dietary Intakes ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Singleton Pregnancy ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Prenatal Visit ◽

In Pregnancy

ObjectivesUsing detailed dietary and supplement questionnaires in early pregnancy, we compared the dietary intakes of micronutrients and macronutrients at the first prenatal visit of women who reported continuing to smoke during pregnancy with the intakes of women who were non-smokers.DesignCross-sectional study conducted between June 2014 and March 2016.SettingStand-alone tertiary maternity hospital in an urban setting with approximately 8000 deliveries per year.ParticipantsWomen were recruited at their convenience after sonographic confirmation of an ongoing singleton pregnancy (n=502). Detailed dietary and supplement information was available for 398 women. Women <18 years and those who did not speak English fluently were excluded.Primary and secondary outcome measuresThe differences in dietary micronutrients and macronutrients and maternal folate levels between women who continued to smoke in pregnancy compared with non-smokers.ResultsOf the 502 women, the mean age was 30.5 (SD 5.6) years, 42.5% were nulliparas, 19.2% were obese and 398 (79.3%) completed the questionnaire satisfactorily. In the 50 (12.6%) current smokers, the micronutrients magnesium, iron, carotene and copper were lower (all p<0.005) whereas sodium and chloride were higher compared with the 348 (87.4%) non-smokers. Smokers reported lower intakes of dietary total folate (p=0.006) compared with non-smokers (i.e., dietary folate equivalents; intake from natural and fortified dietary sources) (p=0.005). Smokers also reported lower intakes of fibre than non-smokers (13.1 g (IQR 7.7) vs 16.3 g (IQR 8.5), p<0.001). The dietary intakes of former smokers compared favourably with non-smokers.ConclusionsWe found that women who continue to smoke during pregnancy have serious dietary inadequacies which could potentially aggravate fetal growth restriction associated with direct toxicity from cigarettes. This provides a further reason to promote smoking cessation interventions in pregnancy, and highlights the need for dietary and supplementation interventions in women who continue to smoke.

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Health anxiety and related factors among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study from Iran

10.21203/rs.3.rs-26840/v3 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Najmieh Saadati ◽

Poorandokht Afshari ◽

Hatam Boostani ◽

Maryam Beheshtinasab ◽

Parvin Abedi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Health Anxiety ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Providers ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Related Factors ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Third

Abstract Background: The pandemic of COVID-19 affected many countries around the world and Iran was no exception. The aim of this study was to evaluate the health anxiety of the Iranian pregnant women during the pandemic of the COVID-19. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 300 pregnant women in different trimesters (n=100 in each trimester) were recruited. A demographic questionnaire and the Health Anxiety questionnaire were used to collect the data. The total score < 27 of means low health anxiety, scores between 27-34 mean moderate health anxiety, and scores more than 35 means high health anxiety. Due to nationwide restrictions, data were collected through social media groups. The chi-square, ANOVA and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results: The total score of anxiety was 22.3±9.5, 24.6±9.3 and 25.4±10.6 in the first, second and third trimester of pregnancy, respectively. Particularly, 9%, 13% and 21% of the women had severe anxiety or scores≥35 in the first, second and third trimester of pregnancy respectively. Pregnant women in the third trimester had significantly higher health anxiety score and higher scores of “total health anxiety” than did those in the first trimester (p=0.045). Conclusion: At the time of the pandemic of COVID-19, women in the second and third trimester of pregnancy were more worried about consequences of disease, but the total score of health anxiety was significantly higher among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Health care providers should pay more attention to the mental health of pregnant women in times of crises such as Corona pandemic.

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Association Between Physical Activity and Post menopausal Symptoms in Saudi Women: A Cross-sectional Study

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal ◽

10.32598/irj.19.2.1237.1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (2) ◽

pp. 157-164

Author(s):

Muneera Almurdi ◽

◽

Syamala Buragadda ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Short Form ◽

Study Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Menopausal Symptoms ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Physically Active ◽

Menopausal Women ◽

Significant Difference

Objectives: Menopause is the termination of a woman’s menstrual cycle for a year. In this condition, women’s health status declines due to hormonal changes and aging. Physical Activity (PA) is among the best available alternatives for managing menopause-related symptoms without any adverse effects. This study aimed to assess the relationship between PA and symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, and insomnia in Saudi menopausal women. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 60 menopausal women; they were divided into physically active and inactive groups. The group allocation was conducted based on their PA level determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short-Form (IPAQ-SF). Menopausal symptoms, such as fatigue, depression, and insomnia were assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), and Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), respectively, in the study groups. The association between PA and fatigue, depression, and insomnia was assessed using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The significance level was set at P≤0.05. Results: Fatigue, depression, and insomnia were more prevalent in physically inactive post-menopause women than the active women. A significant difference was observed in the outcome variables between the study groups. Furthermore, a significant association was detected between PA and fatigue, depression, and insomnia in the study participants. Discussion: Half of the explored menopausal women were physically active. Physically active menopausal women presented less fatigue, depression, and insomnia, compared to their inactive counterparts. This study suggested that PA positively impacted menopausal symptoms (fatigue, insomnia, & depression). Besides, the collected results highlighted the importance of physical activity among menopausal women.

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Hubungan Senam Yoga Dengan Kesiapan Fisik Dan Psikologis Ibu Hamil Dalam Menghadapi Persalinan Di Kelas Antepartum Gentle Yoga Yogyakarta

Interest : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.37341/interest.v5i2.56 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Alfie Ardiana Sari ◽

Dian Puspitasari

Keyword(s):

Pregnant Women ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Third Trimester ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Third ◽

Yoga Class ◽

Healthy State ◽

The Face

Abstract: Yoga in Pregnant, Physical and Psychological Of Preparation. During pregnancy will change physically and psychologically that will be experienced by a mother. These changes may cause discomfort, especially in the third trimester. Therefore pregnant women should receive care in pregnancy to be able to adapt to changes both physical and psychological. The purpose of care during pregnancy to prepare for childbirth which is physiological with the aim of mother and fetus will be born in a healthy state. One of the alternative ways to prepare for the physical and psychological mother in the face of labor is a pregnancy yoga exercises. The design of this study was a quantitative research with a cross-sectional study design. Population in this study were all pregnant women who do yoga exercises in Antepartum Gentle Yoga class at Hotel of Puri Artha Yogyakarta. The population in this study of 24 respondents. the instruments used questionnaires. The data were analyzed by bivariate. There was a significant correlation (p<0.001)between yoga exercise on physical and psychological preparation of pregnant women during labor. Yoga of pregnancy can help pregnant to prepare physically and psychology during labor

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