2020
DOI: 10.1186/s12884-020-03225-y
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Walking in pregnancy and prevention of insomnia in third trimester using pedometers: study protocol of Walking_Preg project (WPP). A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background Previous studies in pregnancy have not focused in evaluating the effect of walking during pregnancy and prevention of insomnia. Our general objective is to determine the effect of a walking program in preventing the appearance of insomnia in the third trimester of pregnancy, increasing sleep quality and improving quality of life throughout pregnancy. Methods Randomized Controlled trial in parallel in healthy sedentary pregnant women (n = 265), Walking_Preg Project (WPP), from university hospital i… Show more

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“…Only the study protocol of the Walking Preg Project (WPP) has been published so far. The authors estimated that the promotion of walking in the second half of pregnancy by using a pedometer and pre-registering a goal to be achieved -'10,000–11,000 steps a day’- can prevent of insomnia in the third trimester and increase the quality of sleep and quality of life for pregnant women [ 20 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Only the study protocol of the Walking Preg Project (WPP) has been published so far. The authors estimated that the promotion of walking in the second half of pregnancy by using a pedometer and pre-registering a goal to be achieved -'10,000–11,000 steps a day’- can prevent of insomnia in the third trimester and increase the quality of sleep and quality of life for pregnant women [ 20 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most effective intervention for sleep problems related to pregnancy was basic sleep hygiene practice and progressive muscle relaxation techniques [ 15 ]. The use of medication for sleep problems related to pregnancy is the last option and better not used in the first trimester of pregnancy [ 16 ]. Despite the above prevalence and impact of sleep on the physical and mental well-being of both a mother and a fetus, there is limited study evidence in African countries including Ethiopia.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The complete study protocol of this RCT study was previously published [ 14 ]. This paper summarizes the essential information of the methodology and how sample size was determined—for further information, please check the study protocol.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Inclusion criteria (age between 18 and 39 years, low risk pregnancies, sedentary women, available mobile and e-mail) and exclusion criteria (chronic disease, relative or absolute repose needed, active women, insomnia at the beginning of pregnancy or taking drugs due to sleep problems, intellectual deficits, or difficulty to understand the language) have been published expanded in the protocol [ 14 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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