The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior during pregnancy: a prospective study

Park, Susan; Marcotte, Robert T.; Staudenmayer, John; Strath, Scott J.; Freedson, Patty S.; Chasan‐Taber, Lisa

doi:10.1186/s12884-022-05236-3

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“…Most existing studies have estimated fine dust exposure concentrations based on differences in air quality by region and location [4,11,28,44]. However, as 80-90% of individuals live indoors, owing to COVID-19, the outdoor activity of pregnant women further decreased, and the importance of indoor air quality has been emphasized [45,46]. In this APPO study, indoor PM 2.5 measurements were performed in the residences of pregnant women for at least 1 week, and it is thought that this can give causality to the biological mechanism of any relationship between PM 2.5 and a disease.…”

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Effect of Particulate Matter 2.5 on Fetal Growth in Male and Preterm Infants through Oxidative Stress

Park,

Kwon,

Lee

et al. 2023

Antioxidants

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Particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5) levels are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. In this retrospective cohort study, we examined whether the concentration of indoor PM2.5 affected pregnancy outcomes. Additionally, we evaluated biomarkers of pregnancy-related complications caused by fine dust. We collected clinical information and data based on residential addresses from the Air Korea database to assess PM2.5 exposure levels. As a multicenter prospective cohort study, we measured the indoor PM2.5 concentration and inflammatory and oxidative stress markers. The PM2.5 concentration of the low-birth-weight (LBW) delivery group was 27.21 μg/m3, which was significantly higher than that of the normal-birth-weight (NBW) group (26.23 μg/m3) (p = 0.02). When the newborns were divided by sex, the PM2.5 concentration of the LBW group was 27.89 μg/m3 in male infants, which was significantly higher than that of the NBW group (26.26 μg/m3) (p = 0.01). In the prospective study, 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine significantly increased in the high-concentration group (113.55 ng/mL, compared with 92.20 ng/mL in the low-concentration group); in the high-concentration group, the rates of preterm birth (PTB) and small size for gestational age significantly increased (p < 0.01, p = 0.01). This study showed an association between PM2.5, oxidative stress, and fetal growth, with the PTB group being more vulnerable.

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Effect of Particulate Matter 2.5 on Fetal Growth in Male and Preterm Infants through Oxidative Stress

Park,

Kwon,

Lee

et al. 2023

Antioxidants

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“…These risk factors include heightened psychological distress, such as increased levels of depression and anxiety resulting from fear of the virus and other concerns, which can negatively impact their mental health during the perinatal period[ 42 , 43 ]. Additionally, the implementation of quarantine measures as a response to the pandemic led to prolonged periods of isolation at home[ 44 , 45 ], limiting opportunities for exercise and promoting sedentary lifestyles among pregnant women[ 46 ].…”

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Gestational diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: The epidemic during the pandemic

Mendez,

Alpuing Radilla,

Delgadillo Chabolla

et al. 2023

World J Diabetes

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The incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is growing in epidemic proportions and has become one of the most critical public health concerns. Cardiovascular complications associated with diabetes are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The cardiovascular diseases that accompany diabetes include angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and congestive heart failure. Among the various risk factors generated secondary to hyperglycemic situations, advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are one of the important targets for future diagnosis and prevention of diabetes. In the last decade, AGEs have drawn a lot of attention due to their involvement in diabetic patho-physiology. AGEs can be derived exogenously and endogenously through various pathways. These are a nonhomogeneous, chemically diverse group of compounds formed nonenzymatically by condensation between carbonyl groups of reducing sugars and free amino groups of protein, lipids, and nucleic acid. AGEs mediate their pathological effects at the cellular and extracellular levels by multiple pathways. At the cellular level, they activate signaling cascades via the receptor for AGEs and initiate a complex series of intracellular signaling resulting in reactive oxygen species generation, inflammation, cellular proliferation, and fibrosis that may possibly exacerbate the damaging effects on cardiac functions in diabetics. AGEs also cause covalent modifications and cross-linking of serum and extracellular matrix proteins; altering their structure, stability, and functions. Early diagnosis of diabetes may prevent its progression to complications and decrease its associated comorbidities. In the present review, we recapitulate the role of AGEs as a crucial mediator of hyperglycemia-mediated detrimental effects in diabetes-associated complications. Furthermore, this review presents an overview of future perspectives for new therapeutic interventions to ameliorate cardiovascular complications in diabetes.

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“…However, after COVID-19, it has become difficult for women to exercise, and there is a significant lack of alternative methods for prenatal management 23 . In accordance with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommendation of a minimum of 150 min of exercise per week during pregnancy and postpartum period 24 , Silva-Jose et al suggested that physical activity through virtual modalities could be a suitable alternative, especially in situations where physical activity may be restricted 25 .…”

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Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

Hwang,

Cho,

Hyun

2024

Sci Rep

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial adverse impact on the physical and mental health of pregnant and postpartum women, thereby increasing the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a continuous contactless exercise intervention in reducing the risk of depression during the prenatal and postnatal periods. The study utilized an interactive contactless exercise program consisting of Pilates movement over a 16-week period, with 8 weeks during pregnancy and 8 weeks after childbirth. Metabolic and psychological factors related to postpartum depression, including pain, stress, and stress-response markers, were analyzed. The results showed that the exercise intervention significantly alleviated postpartum depression by improving pain (Oswestry Disability Index: Non-exercise, 11.4 ± 14.8 versus Exercise, − 63.1 ± 18.4, p < .001) and stress factors (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Non-exercise, 8.8 ± 8.72 versus Exercise, − 37.6 ± 9.13, p < .001; Perceived Stress Scale: Non-exercise, 9.21 ± 9.35 versus Exercise, − 20.7 ± 14.4, p < .001) caused by physical/structural imbalances in postpartum women. Additionally, the intervention improved the metabolic imbalances commonly observed after childbirth, including reductions in triglyceride (Interaction effect, p = .017), insulin (Interaction effect, p = .032), and cortisol levels (Interaction effect, p < .001), which are recognized risk factors for postpartum depression. Taken together, these findings suggest that contactless online exercise interventions can mitigate postpartum depression by addressing metabolic dysregulation that frequently occurs after delivery, especially in situations of social isolation caused by the pandemic.

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior during pregnancy: a prospective study

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Effect of Particulate Matter 2.5 on Fetal Growth in Male and Preterm Infants through Oxidative Stress

Effect of Particulate Matter 2.5 on Fetal Growth in Male and Preterm Infants through Oxidative Stress

Gestational diabetes mellitus and COVID-19: The epidemic during the pandemic

Contactless exercise intervention in prenatal and postnatal period during COVID-19 lowers the risk of postpartum depression

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