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Effect of Birth Ball Abdominal Core Training on Fatigue and Low Back Pain among Primigravida

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Background: Pregnancy generates a strong stress response in women, which makes the burden on their lower backs heavier and increases their sensation of fatigue. Aim: The current study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of birth ball abdominal core training on fatigue and low back pain among primigravida. Subjects and Method: Non randomized a quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the current study at the New Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospital in Mansoura, Egypt. 100 third-trimester pregnant women were divided into control and study groups. Three tools were used for data collection: tool I: structured interview for basic and clinical data. Tool II: Visual Analogue Scale for pain measurement and Tool III: Fatigue Assessment Scale for evaluating fatigue level. Results: At the beginning of the study, pain scores for low back pain were similar between the two groups. After the intervention, the study group showed a significant reduction in low back pain at the first, second, and third followups compared to the control group (first follow-up: p = 0.001; second follow-up: p = 0.001; third follow-up: p = 0.001). Additionally, there was no significant difference in fatigue levels between both groups before the intervention, but the study group had a significantly lower fatigue level after intervention compared to the control group (before intervention: p = 0.181; after intervention: p = 0.001). Conclusion: Birth ball abdominal core training is an effective intervention for managing pregnancy-related fatigue and low back pain. Recommendations: Birth ball abdominal core training should be utilized by maternity nurses as a part of routine antenatal care.

DOI

10.21608/asnj.2024.303423.1854

Keywords

birth ball, Fatigue, Low back pain &Pregnancy

Authors

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Hanan

Last Name

Kandeel

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Abd El Rahman

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Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.

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hanan-kandeel@alexu.edu.eg

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Egypt

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Nadia

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Abd-Ella

MiddleName

Youssef

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Assistant Professor of Woman's Health & Midwifery Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.

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drnadiaabdella@gmail.com

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Egypt

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First Name

Neama

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Mahmoud Shoukhba

MiddleName

Saad

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Lecturer of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.

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neama.saed@alexu.edu.eg

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12

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45

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48834

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2024-07-01

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2024-07-11

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2024-07-01

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148

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159

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Effect of Birth Ball Abdominal Core Training on Fatigue and Low Back Pain among Primigravida

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24 Dec 2024