Does Prenatal Physical Activity Affect the Occurrence of Postnatal Anxiety and Depression? Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT: The aim of the foregoing study was to assess whether physical activity during pregnancy affects the occurrence of anxiety and depression during pregnancy, postpartum and 6 months following childbirth. This study tried to answer the following questions: How was the incidence of depression and anxiety different in the pre- and postpartum periods? What intensity level of physical activity protects against the symptoms of anxiety and depression? Does the time spent engaged in sedentary activities and MVPA affect the occurrence of depression and anxiety before and after childbirth? The study group under analysis consisted of 187 women aged 19-41 years. The research was conducted between April 2016 and November 2020. The study was divided into four stages: T0-qualification to participate in the

SUBMITTER: Baran J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8872187 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature