Effect of an exercise program on Low Back Pain Among Pregnant Women at Nakhon Phanom Hospital
Keywords:
Pregnant women, Low back pain, Exercise program, Health literacyAbstract
Low back pain is a common problem among pregnant women, adversely affecting their quality of life and daily functioning. This study aimed to examine the effects of an exercise program on low back pain among pregnant women. A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The research was executed at the antenatal care clinic of Nakhon Phanom Hospital. The sample consisted of 45 pregnant women aged 18 years and older, in their second to third trimesters, who experienced low back pain. The intervention included health education, exercise training, posture adjustment, and avoidance of risk factors. The program was delivered in four sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, by nurses and Thai traditional medicine practitioners. Data collection included general information, health literacy, and motivational literacy. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used, and paired t-tests were conducted to compare mean scores of knowledges, health decision-making behaviors, and pain levels before and after the intervention.
The results showed that after the intervention, participants had significantly higher mean scores in knowledge and health decision-making behaviors (p < .001) and significantly reduced levels of low back pain. In conclusion, an exercise program integrated with health literacy effectively enhances self-care behaviors and reduces low back pain in pregnant women. It is recommended for implementation in antenatal care services to promote health behaviors and alleviate low back pain.
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