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Assessment of Physical Activity and Anxiety Levels According to Gestational Periods in Pregnant Women

Özlem Çalişkan(Kure District State Hospital)0009-0004-0763-8514
Nurcan Akbaş Güneş(BOLU ABANT İZZET BAYSAL ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ)0000-0001-8688-5839
Pages
30–37
Publication Date
2026-04-30
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No significant association was found between physical activity and anxiety levels during pregnancy.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical activity and anxiety levels in pregnant women at gestational periods of pregnancy and to examine the relationship between these two factors.
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Key Findings & Data:Materials and Methods: A total of 150 pregnant women receiving care at XXX University Training and Research Hospital were included in this study.
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Conclusion & Impact:No significant association was found between physical activity and anxiety levels during pregnancy.
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⚙️Variables:Pregnancy · Physical Activity · Anxiety

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical activity and anxiety levels in pregnant women at gestational periods of pregnancy and to examine the relationship between these two factors. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 pregnant women receiving care at XXX University Training and Research Hospital were included in this study. Participants completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Statistical significance was accepted as p 0.05). Conclusion: The study found that pregnant women predominantly participated in light intensity activities, with no significant difference observed between trimesters. Anxiety levels were highest in those with chronic illnesses and in the second trimester. No significant association was found between physical activity and anxiety levels during pregnancy.

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Çalişkan, Ö., Güneş, N. A. (2026). Assessment of Physical Activity and Anxiety Levels According to Gestational Periods in Pregnant Women. Abant Tıp Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 1, 30–37. https://doi.org/10.47493/abantmedj.1778128

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