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Determinant Factors in Excessive Gestational Weight Gain: Physical Activity, Nutritional Status, and Anxiety
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
This study aims to identify which of the following factors-physical activity level, nutritional status, or pregnancy-related anxiety-has the strongest influence on excessive gestational weight gain. Pregnant women in their third trimester who are being followed at Gebze Fatih State Hospital and meet the inclusion criteria will be referred to the Exercise Therapy Laboratory of the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakıf University. After being informed about the study and providing written informed consent, participants will undergo a face-to-face assessment. Data will be collected prospectively using a demographic information form, the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), a nutritional status assessment form, and a pregnancy-related anxiety questionnaire.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
150
Start Date
2026-01-02
Completion Date
2026-08-01
Last Updated
2026-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
None (Observational Study)
This is an observational study. No intervention is assigned to participants. All assessments are conducted as part of routine data collection without any experimental or behavioral intervention.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)