Leony M Galliano1, Anelita H M Del Vecchio1, Juliana Silvani2, Cristina Façanha3,4, Fabrício B Del Vecchio1. 1. Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Superior School of Physical Education, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil. 2. Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil. 3. Ceará State Health Department, Integrated Center for Diabetes and Hypertension, Fortaleza, Brazil. 4. School of Medicine, Unichristus University Center, Fortaleza, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate physical activity and associated factors in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on 2706 women as part of the Lifestyle INtervention for Diabetes prevention After pregnancy (LINDA-Brasil) study, recruited between 2012 and 2016 in Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to assess physical activity. Descriptive and Poisson regression analyses were used to investigate physical activity and associated factors. RESULTS: Counseling regarding physical activity practices was reported by 47.4% and 34.3% of women before and after a diagnosis of GDM, respectively. During pregnancy, 26% of women were classified as inactive, 39.7% were classified as insufficiently active, and 34.3% were classified as active. Compared with prepregnancy, 63.1% of women reported a decrease in physical activity levels during pregnancy. The prevalence of being inactive during pregnancy was higher among women who did not live with a partner (P = 0.003), had a lower household income (P = 0.01), were employed (P < 0.001), and who had four or more children (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Among Brazilian women with GDM, physical activity levels and practices were low, with most women reporting decreased physical activity during pregnancy. A low socioeconomic status was associated with lower physical activity. These findings indicate the need to reinforce the importance of physical activity in the management of GDM in Brazil.
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate physical activity and associated factors in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). METHODS: This cross-sectional study was performed on 2706 women as part of the Lifestyle INtervention for Diabetes prevention After pregnancy (LINDA-Brasil) study, recruited between 2012 and 2016 in Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to assess physical activity. Descriptive and Poisson regression analyses were used to investigate physical activity and associated factors. RESULTS: Counseling regarding physical activity practices was reported by 47.4% and 34.3% of women before and after a diagnosis of GDM, respectively. During pregnancy, 26% of women were classified as inactive, 39.7% were classified as insufficiently active, and 34.3% were classified as active. Compared with prepregnancy, 63.1% of women reported a decrease in physical activity levels during pregnancy. The prevalence of being inactive during pregnancy was higher among women who did not live with a partner (P = 0.003), had a lower household income (P = 0.01), were employed (P < 0.001), and who had four or more children (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Among Brazilian women with GDM, physical activity levels and practices were low, with most women reporting decreased physical activity during pregnancy. A low socioeconomic status was associated with lower physical activity. These findings indicate the need to reinforce the importance of physical activity in the management of GDM in Brazil.
Authors: R Smith; M Michalopoulou; H Reid; S Payne Riches; Y N Wango; Y Kenworthy; C Roman; M Santos; J E Hirst; L Mackillop Journal: BMC Pregnancy Childbirth Date: 2022-03-26 Impact factor: 3.007
Authors: José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera; María Gallardo-Bravo; Joseba Aingerun Rabanales-Sotos; Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca; Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-08-24 Impact factor: 3.390