Is there a relationship between sleep quality, dietary intake and weight gain in Turkish pregnant women?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep quality, dietary intake, and body composition are known to change during pregnancy. This study aimed to examine the relationship between sleep quality, dietary intake and gestational weight gain in pregnant women.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted between April and October 2023 in Istanbul, involving 214 healthy pregnant women aged 20-45 years who had no diagnosed medical conditions and were referred to a diet clinic by a physician. Sociodemographic information, anthropometric measurements, and 3-day food diaries were collected, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was administered through a face-to-face questionnaire.

Results

Of the participants, 56.5% reported poor sleep quality. Body weight and body mass index (BMI) were sig

SUBMITTER: Ersan B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12318385 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature