The Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire: Validity and Reliability of a Serbian Version (PPAQ-SRB)

Rovčanin, Marija; Janković, Svetlana; Miković, Željko; Grujičić, Sandra Šipetić; Ersk, Ivana Rudic Biljic; Lacković, Milan; Dimitrijevic, Dejan; Simanic, Sara; Vujčić, Isidora S.

doi:10.3390/healthcare10081482

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“…It may include climbing stairs, yoga, swimming, carrying grocery shopping bags, cycling, dancing, using the treadmill, or simply taking a walk [45]. PA during pregnancy provides a range of benefits [46,47]. Regular exercise is helpful in stress reduction, better sleep, improved circulation, and weight management, all of which can be important aspects of migraine management [48].…”

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Exploring the Connection between Migraines and Pregnancy: The Impact of Physical Activity on Symptom Management

Lackovic,

Jankovic,

Mihajlovic

et al. 2023

Medicina

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Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder that significantly impacts the quality of life for affected individuals. The pathogenesis behind migraines is not yet fully understood, but hormonal changes, especially fluctuations in, estrogen and progesterone levels, have a significant role in the susceptibility of women to migraines. Pregnancy introduces a unique set of challenges for women who experience migraines, as they must navigate the complexities of managing their condition while safeguarding the health of both them and their unborn child. Pharmacological options for treating migraines during pregnancy are limited, and, therefore, there is a growing interest in exploring alternative approaches to migraine symptom relief and management. Physical activity during pregnancy provides a range of benefits, and it has gained attention as a potentially valuable tool for alleviating migraine symptoms in pregnant patients. This review explores the intricate relationship between migraines and pregnancy, emphasizing how physical activity and other alternative approaches may influence the frequency, severity, and overall experience of migraines during pregnancy. Through collaboration with healthcare providers and the adoption of personalized management strategies, women can strike a balance that supports both their own well-being and the healthy development of their unborn child. By examining existing research and emerging insights, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and considerations of incorporating physical activity and other treatment options into migraine management strategies for pregnant women. Further research is needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms linking migraines, pregnancy, and physical activity, enabling the development of more targeted interventions and guidelines.

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Exploring the Connection between Migraines and Pregnancy: The Impact of Physical Activity on Symptom Management

Lackovic,

Jankovic,

Mihajlovic

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Medicina

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The Impact of Physical Activity on the Development of Postpartum Depression

Rovcanin,

Tomic,

Sipetic Grujicic

et al. 2024

Depression and Anxiety

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Although the benefits of physical activity (PA) on mental well‐being are well established, the vulnerability of women during pregnancy and the postpartum period poses challenges in studying the effects of PA on postpartum depression (PPD). This study investigated the association between total and domain‐specific PA levels during pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms. The study included 105 healthy pregnant women whose PA status was evaluated by the Serbian version of the Physical Activity Questionnaire during Pregnancy (PPAQ‐SRB) and their postpartum mental health by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore the independent relationship between PPAQ‐SRB scores and the prediction of the PPD symptom occurrence. Our analysis revealed that the development of PPD symptomatology was associated with a lower “Total PPAQ‐SRB score” (odds ratio (OR) 0.81; 95% confidence interval (CI) [0.70–0.93]; p = 0.03) and “Total Activity score” (OR 0.82; 95% CI [0.71–0.93]; p = 0.03) as well as lower scores of light‐intensity PA (OR 0.81; 95% CI [0.69–0.96]; p = 0.013), moderate‐intensity PA (OR 0.82; 95% CI [0.71–0.94]; p = 0.005), “Household/care” (OR 0.85; 95% CI [0.73–0.98]; p = 0.028), and “Occupational” activities (OR 0.80; 95% CI [0.78–0.95]; p = 0.012). Lower levels of light‐to‐moderate‐intensity household and occupational activities appeared to increase the risk of PPD, indicating the importance of circumstances under which PA is performed. Hence, our findings indicate that PA during pregnancy can mitigate mood disorders in postpartum mothers. Moreover, reduced participation in light‐to‐moderate‐intensity household and occupational activities seemed to increase the risk of PPD.

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Impact of physical activity on the quality of life of pregnant women

Zakharov,

Shmidt,

Satushkina

et al. 2023

Russian Military Medical Academy Reports

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AIM: To study the effect of physical activity on the quality of life of pregnant women at various gestational ages. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational cross-sectional study of physical activity and quality of life was performed in 99 pregnant women at various gestational periods. Criteria for inclusion in the study: age 1835 years; absence of acute extragenital pathology; consent to conduct research. Exclusion criteria: age younger than 18 and older than 35 years, the presence of acute extragenital pathology; lack of consent to participate in the study. To assess the physical activity of pregnant women, the international Pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ), consisting of 36 questions, was taken as a basis. In order to study the quality of life, an abbreviated methodology of the World Health Organization WHOQOL-26 (World Health Organizations Quality of Life), including 26 questions, was used. RESULTS: To achieve this goal, an adapted Russian-language version of the international questionnaire was developed that determines the level of physical activity in pregnant women PPAQ-RUS, on the basis of which a computer program was created. In the study, data were obtained on the statistically significant effect of a number of parameters of physical activity on the quality of life at various times of the gestational period. The correlation of professional activity with self-perception and the level of physical and psychological well-being, as well as activity associated with physical exercises, indicators of physical and psychological well-being was determined. CONCLUSION: The conducted study can be the basis for further study of the influence of the level of physical activity of pregnant women on the course of the gestational period, as well as the study of the possibility of managing the quality of life of women by changing physical activity depending on the duration of pregnancy.

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The Translation and Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire: Validity and Reliability of a Serbian Version (PPAQ-SRB)

Cited by 5 publications

References 41 publications

Exploring the Connection between Migraines and Pregnancy: The Impact of Physical Activity on Symptom Management

Exploring the Connection between Migraines and Pregnancy: The Impact of Physical Activity on Symptom Management

The Impact of Physical Activity on the Development of Postpartum Depression

Impact of physical activity on the quality of life of pregnant women

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