PREVALÊNCIA DE DOR MUSCULOESQUELÉTICA EM GESTANTES E SUA ASSOCIAÇÃO COM FATORES SOCIODEMOGRÁFICOS E A PRÁTICA DE ATIVIDADE FÍSICA

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the sociodemographic profile and pain related to physical activity during pregnancy. Additionally, to verify the distribution and impact of musculoskeletal symptoms in this population. Methodology: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with pregnant women with a mean age of 26.74 years and a mean gestational age of 28.17 weeks who were receiving prenatal care at the Gynecology Clinic of the Maria Aparecida Pedrossian University Hospital. A sociodemographic and clinical questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain, and the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire were applied. Results: The occurrence of pain during pregnancy was 88.6%, with the most prevalent region being the lumbar spine, with recurrent frequency. Despite the high prevalence, it was observed that a minority of women changed their job or received some type of physiotherapy treatment for this condition. Regarding physical activity, it was observed that pain is less prevalent in women who regularly practice physical activity. Conclusion: The impact of musculoskeletal pain is high during pregnancy, especially in the lumbar spine, legs, and feet, and physical activity is associated with the benefit of reduced occurrence and intensity of musculoskeletal pain. Another finding was the difficulty pregnant women face in accessing physiotherapy services within the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS).

Descriptors: Pregnant women; Physical exercise; Pain.