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Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey

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  • Gemma Biviá-Roig

    (Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, C/Ramón y Cajal, 20, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain)

  • Valentina Lucia La Rosa

    (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy)

  • María Gómez-Tébar

    (Obstetrics and Gynecology Service, Hospital of Manises, 46940 Valencia, Spain)

  • Lola Serrano-Raya

    (Obstetrics and Gynecology Service, Hospital of Sagunto, 46500 Valencia, Spain)

  • Juan José Amer-Cuenca

    (Departamento de Fisioterapia, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, C/Ramón y Cajal, 20, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain)

  • Salvatore Caruso

    (Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, Department of General Surgery and Medical Surgical Specialties, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy)

  • Elena Commodari

    (Department of Educational Sciences, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy)

  • Antonio Barrasa-Shaw

    (Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, C/Ramón y Cajal, 20, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain)

  • Juan Francisco Lisón

    (Departamento de Medicina, Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, C/Ramón y Cajal, 20, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
    CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition CIBERobn, CB06/03 Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

(1) Background: This study aimed to analyze the impact of the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemics on the eating, exercise, and quality-of-life habits of pregnant women. (2) Methods: This was an internet-based cross-sectional survey which collected information about adherence to the Mediterranean diet, physical exercise, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), and perceived obstacles (in terms of exercise, preparation for delivery, and medical appointments) of pregnant women before and after the confinement. The survey was conducted in 18–31 May 2020. (3) Results: A total of 90 pregnant women participated in this study. There was a significant decrease in the levels of physical activity ( p < 0.01) as well as in HRQoL ( p < 0.005). The number of hours spent sitting increased by 50% ( p < 0.001), 52.2% were unable to attend delivery preparation sessions because these had been cancelled. However, there were no significant differences in the eating pattern of these women ( p = 0.672). Conclusions : These results suggest the need to implement specific online programs to promote exercise and reduce stress, thus improving the HRQoL in this population, should similar confinements need to occur again for any reason in the future.

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  • Gemma Biviá-Roig & Valentina Lucia La Rosa & María Gómez-Tébar & Lola Serrano-Raya & Juan José Amer-Cuenca & Salvatore Caruso & Elena Commodari & Antonio Barrasa-Shaw & Juan Francisco Lisón, 2020. "Analysis of the Impact of the Confinement Resulting from COVID-19 on the Lifestyle and Psychological Wellbeing of Spanish Pregnant Women: An Internet-Based Cross-Sectional Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(16), pages 1-14, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:16:p:5933-:d:399474
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