Difference in the level of Physical Activity in three trimesters: Perspectives of pregnant Pakistani women.

  • Saira Waqqar Assistant Professor Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad
  • Wajiha Shadab Associate Professor Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Pakistan Railway General Hospital,Islamic International Medical college Trust,Riphah International University,Rawalpindi
  • Sadaf Afzal Senior Registrar Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Pakistan Railway General Hospital,Islamic International Medical college Trust,Riphah International University,Rawalpindi
  • Aruba Saeed Assistant Professor Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad
  • Ribca Mariam DPT Graduate from Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad
  • Sadaf Hamid DPT Graduate from Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Islamabad
Keywords: Physical activity, Pregnancy physical activity questionnaire

Abstract

Objective: To determine difference in the level of physical activity in three trimesters.
Methodology: This analytical cross sectional Study was conducted in Razi Hospital, Gynae & Peads Clinic (Sir Syed Chowk Rawalpindi) and Pakistan Railway hospital, Rawalpindi from June 2020 till March 2021.A total of 377 pregnant women in three different trimesters of pregnancy were convenience-selected during antenatal visits. The data was collected on pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ) for measuring the level of activity. The data was analyzed by SPSS version 21.
Results: Total participants were 377 with mean ± SD age of 26.51 + 3.57 years. There were 105, 127 and 145 participants in 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters respectively. There was significant difference between the level of physical activity while comparing 1st and 3rd trimesters; and 2nd and 3rd trimester for total activity, light, moderate and vigorous activity; sedentary activity, household activities and sports related activates (p<0.05). There was no statistical difference between the level of physical activity in 1st and 2nd trimesters. Occupational activity showed no statistical difference (p>0.05) at any trimester. 
Conclusion: It was concluded that women during their pregnancy period are actively involved in various type of activities. Specifically women in 3rd trimester were found to be more engaged in physical activities.

Published
2022-02-16
Section
Original Articles