Profile of physical activity in the pregnant women coari city, Amazon

Abstract

Physical inactivity Has Been During pregnancy outcomes associated with detrimental for the mother and fetus, regular physical activity is Indicated are pregnant women is due to the maternal and fetal benefits That can act in the short and long term. The aim of the study was to characterize the expenditure of energy on physical activity in low-risk pregnant women living in the municipality of TNL-AM. A cross-sectional descriptive study carried at basic health unity. 50 Volunteers in 12th and 36th week gestational age composed it. Data Were collected through the Physical Activity Questionnaire for pregnant women (QAFG), classified the sample Which the insufficiently active and active. Before pregnancy 56% of the sample Practiced some type of physical activity and During pregnancy there was a reduction to only 32%. The date Showed the prevalence of active pregnant women in domestic tasks (56%) and locomotion (74%), and pregnant women insufficiently active in caring for people (64%), occupation (66%), sports (94%) and leisure 66%). The average energy intensity spent weekly on the tasks Evaluated did not show statistical difference When Compared to the groups (second and third gestational trimesters). The study Showed que pregnant women During Were active domestic tasks/locomotion and sedentary or not active in tasks related to sports/exercise, leisure, caring for people and occupation. Is Necessary an incentive to practice physical activity in this period by professionals of health. sports (94%) and leisure 66%). The average energy intensity spent weekly on the tasks Evaluated did not show statistical difference When Compared to the groups (second and third gestational trimesters). The study Showed que pregnant women During Were active domestic tasks locomotion and sedentary or not active in tasks related to sports/ exercise, leisure, caring for people and occupation. Is Necessary an incentive to practice physical activity in this period by professionals of health. sports (94%) and leisure 66%). The average energy intensity spent weekly on the tasks Evaluated did not show statistical difference When Compared to the groups (second and third gestational trimesters). The study Showed que pregnant women During Were active domestic tasks/ locomotion and sedentary or not active in tasks related to sports/exercise, leisure, caring for people and occupation. Is Necessary an incentive to practice physical activity in this period by professionals of health .