Lumbago: prevalence and impact on the quality of life of pregnant women

• Autor(a) principal: Brito, Jéssica Ladyanne O. Pereira de
• Data de Publicação: 2014
• Outros Autores: Torquato, Isolda Maria Barros, Trigueiro, Janaína Von Söhsten, Medeiros, Heloisy Alves de, Souza Neto, Vinicius Lino de, Albuquerque, Adriana Montenegro de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
• Texto Completo: http://periodicos.ufsm.br/reufsm/article/view/12231
• topic: Prevalence; Lumbago; Pregnant Women; Primary prevention; Quality of life; Prevalencia; Lumbalgia; Mujeres embarazadas; Prevención primaria; Calidad de vida; Prevalência; Dor lombar; Gestantes; Prevenção primária; Qualidade de vida; Lombalgia na gestação

Aims: the present study seeks to analyze the prevalence of lumbago and its influence on the quality of life of the pregnant woman. Methods: this was a cross-sectional and exploratory-descriptive research with a quantitative approach, performed with 70 pregnant women assisted in the Family Health Strategy network in the city of Paraibano – PB. The instrument used comprised multiple-choice questions related to sociodemographic aspects, the characterization of lumbago, and quality of life. The study was approved by the Ethics in Research Committee under CAAE: 16742713.7.0000.5182., protocol number 475.324. Results: lumbago was prevalent in 87.1% of the sample, present in pregnant women on a daily basis for a period longer than sixty minutes, and ranging from moderate to severe pain. To alleviate pain, women used strategies like the use of drugs, prolonged resting and walking. Conclusions: lumbago is a common symptom among pregnant women, and, therefore, should be more valued by health professionals.