Prevalence of Lumbo-Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women of Third Trimester in Lahore Pakistan

Authors

  • Maheen Shad
  • Muhammad Junaid Ijaz
  • Mhammad Mustafa Qamar
  • Ayesha Basharat

Keywords:

Lumbo-pelvic pain, prevalence, third trimester, pregnancy

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lower back and pelvic girdle symptoms are a common problem during pregnancy. Lumbo-pelvic pain is known to have detrimental effects on quality of life in pregnant women in many domains including physical activity, travel, social relationships, and emotional health.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain among pregnant women in their third trimester from Lahore.
METHODS: This cross-sectional short survey was conducted at Lady Aitcheson and Lady Willington Hospitals Lahore. A total no of 560 pregnant women in third trimester took part in the study.
RESULTS: Pregnant women included in this study showed 40.6% of lumbo-pelvic pain and 59.4% with no lumbo-pelvic pain. The prevalence of lumbar pain was more prevalent among all three components of lumbo-pelvic pain.
CONCLUSION: The findings of this study clearly indicated that prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain is more significant in pregnancy. The point prevalence of lumbo-pelvic pain is 62.1%. Increased abdominal weight and hormonal changes put more burdens on the pelvic and lower back.

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Published

2019-04-08

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Shad M, Ijaz MJ, Qamar MM, Basharat A. Prevalence of Lumbo-Pelvic Pain in Pregnant Women of Third Trimester in Lahore Pakistan. J Liaq Uni Med Health Sci [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 8 [cited 2024 May 1];17(01):52-6. Available from: http://ojs.lumhs.edu.pk/index.php/jlumhs/article/view/49

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Vol. 17 No. 01 (2018): Journal Of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences

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