Analysis of Physical Activity Against Musculoskeletal Disorders in Pregnant Women in Plaju Health Center

Rizki Amalia Badri, Putri and Novrikasari, Novrikasari and Flora, Rostika Analysis of Physical Activity Against Musculoskeletal Disorders in Pregnant Women in Plaju Health Center. 2nd Sriwijaya International Conference of Public Health (SICPH 2019), 25.

[thumbnail of analysis of physical activity, sicph 2019.pdf]
Preview
Text
analysis of physical activity, sicph 2019.pdf

Download (458kB) | Preview

Abstract

During pregnancy, pregnant women can experience some complaints of discomfort that can be caused by hormonal changes and physical changes associated with an enlarged uterus. Complaints of discomfort such as pain in the waist, shoulders and other limbs is one symptom of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). Excessive physical activity can cause MSDs but regular physical activity such as pregnancy exercises contribute to preventing musculoskeletal disease. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship of physical activity to complaints of MSDs in pregnant women in the Plaju Public Health Center of Palembang city. This research used a quantitative approach with cross sectional study design. 110 trimester II pregnant women were selected by purposive sampling at the Plaju Puskesmas. The results showed a significant relationship between physical activity (p-value = 0.033) and occupation (p-value = 0.015). Pregnant women who work with excessive physical activity and work can cause MSDs.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Divisions: 10-Faculty of Public Health > 13101-Public Health Science (S2)
Depositing User: Rostika Flora
Date Deposited: 27 Oct 2021 12:13
Last Modified: 27 Oct 2021 12:13
URI: http://repository.unsri.ac.id/id/eprint/56537

Actions (login required)

View Item View Item