The effect of Vitamin D and calcium plus Vitamin D on leg cramps in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial

Mansouri, Ali; Mirghafourvand, Mojgan; Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi, Sakineh; Najafi, Moslem

doi:10.4103/1735-1995.200271

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“…Even though LCs were common among the pregnant mothers in this study, the description of LCs in terms of its frequency, duration and severity of pain suggests that LCs might be tolerable by them. They appeared to have less frequent LCs compared to the pregnant women in two randomised control trials (Dahle et al, 1995;Mirghafourvand et al, 2017). In our study, about half of the pregnant mothers had once to twice LCs in a week.…”

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“…A Cochrane systematic review on interventions for LCs in pregnancy using magnesium, calcium or vitamin B12 supplements showed inconclusive evidence of their effectiveness (Zhou et al, 2015). A randomized control trial revealed that calcium with vitamin D, or vitamin D alone did not help in reducing the frequency, duration and pain intensity of LC in pregnancy (Mirghafourvand et al, 2017). Nonpharmacological treatment such as leg stretchers or massage also showed limited evidence in treating LCs.…”

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Leg cramps, its associated factors and quality of life among pregnant mothers: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian suburban health clinic

Mohamad¹,

Ahmad²,

Tohid³

2020

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Leg cramps (LCs) are common in pregnancy and may affect pregnant mothers' quality of life (QoL). However, studies to show this impact are still lacking. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the association of LCs with QoL among pregnant mothers. The magnitude and characteristics of LCs were assessed too. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a government health clinic in Hulu Langat, Selangor involving 99 mothers in their second or third trimesters, recruited through convenience sampling between March and April 2018. This study used a developed bilingual (Bahasa Malaysia and English) self-administered questionnaire on leg cramps profile, as well as the bilingual self-administered SF-12v2, to assess their QoL. About 71.7% experienced LCs during this pregnancy. About half experienced LCs once to twice a week and 63.4% had moderately painful LCs. Only 26.7% had severely painful LCs and 12.7% had the next-day soreness in all or most of the time. Gestational age (P=0.001) and booking Body Mass Index (BMI) (p=0.022) were significantly associated with LCs, but not their QoL (p=0.712 for PCS and p=0.118 for MCS). Generally, LCs were common among these pregnant mothers. However, LCs appear to be brief, infrequent, and mild which did not significantly affect their QoL. Nevertheless, LCs should not be disregarded, as a subgroup of them experienced severe LCs with the next day soreness who may need further assessment and treatment.

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Leg cramps, its associated factors and quality of life among pregnant mothers: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian suburban health clinic

Mohamad¹,

Ahmad²,

Tohid³

2020

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“…The scale was also used in a previous study of pregnant women in Tabriz-Iran. (Mirghafourvand, Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Mansouri, Najafi, & Khodabandeh, 2015) 2.6 | Data analysis…”

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Sleep quality and its relationship with quality of life in Iranian pregnant women

Effati-Daryani

Mirghafourvand

Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi

et al. 2017

Int J of Nursing Practice

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Sleep disorders are a common problem during pregnancy and may affect quality of life. This study aimed to determine the status of sleep quality and its relationship with quality of life in Iranian pregnant women. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 565 women recruited using 2-stage cluster sampling methods. Data were collected using sociodemographic characteristics; quality of life; and Pittsburgh sleep quality questionnaire between March and May 2015. About 6% of the women had a sleep disorder. There were significant correlations between quality of life and total score of sleep quality, subdomains of habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, and daytime dysfunction. Paying attention to the sleep quality as an effective factor of quality of life can promote sleep quality and hence quality of life of pregnant women.

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“…The mechanism of LMCs during pregnancy is unclear (4) and their possible causes are metabolic and physiological changes during pregnancy (4,6), increased pressure on the leg muscles, pressure on the blood vessels and nerves due to uterine enlargement, imbalance between absorption and excretion of electrolytes and vitamins and the need for fetuses to absorb minerals and vitamins from their mothers (4)(5)(6)(7)(8).…”

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The Relationship Between Leg Muscle Cramps and Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women Visited the Health Centers in Tabriz

Mansouri¹,

Bahrami-Vazir

Mohammad‐Alizadeh‐Charandabi

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Shiraz E-Med J

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Background: Leg muscle cramps (LMCs) and sleep disorders are a common problem during pregnancy, and may be correlated. Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the features of LMCs and sleep quality as well as their association in the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 439 pregnant women referred to health centers/posts of Tabriz, Iran, in 2014. The participants were selected through double stage cluster sampling method. Data were collected by using a socio-demographic questionnaire, Pittsburgh sleep quality index and leg muscle cramp characteristics questionnaire. Chi-square, Independent t, Pearson and Spearman correlation and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for data analysis. Results: The mean ± SD total sleep quality score was 8.8 ± 3.9, within a possible score range of 0 to 21. About 84% of the women had sleep quality disturbances. LMCs were observed in more than half of the participants and there was a statistically significant correlation between the occurrence of LMCs and total sleep quality score (P = 0.001) and sub domains of sleep disturbances and daytime dysfunction (P < 0.001). There was also a significant relationship between occurrence of sleep quality disturbances and occurrence of LMCs (P = 0.006). Conclusions: The present study showed that leg muscle cramps and sleep disorder are common during pregnancy and sleep quality disturbances are correlated with occurrence of leg muscle cramps. Prevention and treatment actions should be considered in the prenatal care.

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The effect of Vitamin D and calcium plus Vitamin D on leg cramps in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial

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References 18 publications

Leg cramps, its associated factors and quality of life among pregnant mothers: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian suburban health clinic

Leg cramps, its associated factors and quality of life among pregnant mothers: A cross-sectional study in a Malaysian suburban health clinic

Sleep quality and its relationship with quality of life in Iranian pregnant women

The Relationship Between Leg Muscle Cramps and Sleep Quality in Pregnant Women Visited the Health Centers in Tabriz

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