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

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10.2991/ahsr.k.200612.008How to use a DOI?

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physical activity, MSDs literature: 37 (2003–2019)

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.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Putri Rizki Amalia Badri
AU  - Novrikasari
AU  - Rostika Flora
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/06/19
TI  - Analysis of Physical Activity Against Musculoskeletal Disorders in Pregnant Women in Plaju Health Center
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd Sriwijaya International Conference of Public Health (SICPH 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 51
EP  - 63
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/ahsr.k.200612.008
DO  - 10.2991/ahsr.k.200612.008
ID  - Badri2020
ER  -