PREGNANCY AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS USING SECONDARY DATA

Authors

  • Vitoria Livia Dos santos calixto Centro universitário Leão Sampaio
  • Francisco Davi Pereira Lima UNILEÃO, Brasil
  • Jenifer Kelly Pinheiro UNILEÃO, Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61164/1y01q104

Keywords:

Pregnancy, Quality of Life, Physical Exercise

Abstract

The present study aimed to evaluate, based on secondary data, the number of physically active and inactive pregnant women in Brazil diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes, comparing their records and discussing the impacts of these conditions on maternal-fetal health. The research, of bibliographic, quantitative, and observational nature, used data from IBGE (2022) and Vigitel (2023). The results revealed a significant incidence of hypertension and gestational diabetes, especially among women with lower education levels and unhealthy lifestyle habits. The average age of 31 years and the mean weight of 71 kg indicate a profile of pregnant women in active reproductive age but exposed to risk factors such as physical inactivity and poor diet. The analysis showed that strength training, combined with regular aerobic activities and a balanced diet, contributes to the prevention of these pathologies and the improvement of pregnant women’s quality of life. It was also found that physical inactivity and low education levels are strongly associated with the incidence of metabolic complications during pregnancy. It is concluded that promoting guided physical activity and educational actions during prenatal care is essential to reduce gestational complications, benefiting both the mother and the baby.

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Published

2025-11-19

How to Cite

PREGNANCY AND PHYSICAL EXERCISE: AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS USING SECONDARY DATA. (2025). Revista Multidisciplinar Do Nordeste Mineiro, 20(2), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.61164/1y01q104