Beneficios de un programa de ejercicios acuáticos dirigido a mujeres en estado de gestación del centro de salud parque iberia

Abstract

Physical inactivity during pregnancy tends to pose a threat, so it is necessary to restore balance in the different body systems to ensure a healthy pregnancy and prevent maternal and fetal risks. For this reason, the main objective of this study is to assess the benefits of an aquatic exercise program for pregnant women attending the “Parque Iberia” health center. The research design applied was quasi-experimental, with a physical exercise program conducted in water over 11 weeks. A sample (n) of 15 pregnant women was obtained, divided into two experimental groups of 5 pregnant women each, who participated in the aquatic exercise program, and a control group of 10 pregnant women, who were not subjected to any intervention. To determine the effects of the program, a satisfaction survey was applied to the intervention group. Additionally, three questionnaires were used: the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), which assesses health and physical condition in pregnant women, and the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire for musculoskeletal complications. The intervention program consisted of low-impact activities based on a literature review, and the instructional model for this program was direct and guided instruction. The expected results of this research proposal focus on the effectiveness of aquatic exercise programs for pregnant women.