The Effect of Physical Activity with Different Intensity on Anxiety, Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose in Pregnant Women Aged ۲۰-۳۰

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of physical activity at varying intensities on anxiety, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in primiparous women aged ۲۰-۳۰ years. Materials and Methods: The study population comprised ۲۰۰ primiparous pregnant women. Data were collected using the Spielberger Anxiety Questionnaire and a physical activity questionnaire. Pearson's correlation test was employed to analyze the relationships between physical activity, blood pressure, blood glucose, and anxiety levels. Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) was used to evaluate the effects of different physical activity intensities on these variables, with statistical significance set at P< ۰.۰۵. Results: The Pearson correlation test revealed a significant inverse relationship between physical activity and blood glucose (P= ۰.۰۱۱, r= -۰.۵۵) as well as between physical activity and blood pressure (P= ۰.۰۰۳, r= -۰.۶۲) in primiparous women. Similarly, an inverse and significant relationship was observed between physical activity and anxiety levels (P= ۰.۰۲۱, r= -۰.۴۷ for state anxiety; P= ۰.۰۰۱, r= -۰.۷۸ for trait anxiety). The ANCOVA results demonstrated significant differences in blood pressure and blood glucose levels among pregnant women across three levels of physical activity intensity (P= ۰.۰۰۱ for both). Conclusion: The findings suggest that increased physical activity is associated with reductions in blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and anxiety in pregnant women. These results highlight the potential benefits of regular physical activity for managing these health indicators during pregnancy.

کلیدواژه ها:

Physical activity ، Anxiety ، Blood pressure ، Blood glucose ، Pregnant women