This randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the antenatal clinic and pregnancy school of a public hospital in eastern Türkiye. The study will aim to investigate the effects of obstetric exercises on depression, pregnancy-related complaints, and quality of life in women receiving prenatal care. A total of 100 pregnant women will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=50) or the control group (n=50). The intervention group will participate in a four-week, physiotherapist-led, closely supervised obstetric exercise program, while the control group will continue to receive routine prenatal care. Data will be collected through a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory (PSI). Post-intervention outcomes will be analyzed using independent-samples t-tests to compare groups, and multiple linear regression will be applied to determine the influence of sociodemographic factors on study variables. This study is expected to contribute to the evidence base by clarifying the potential role of obstetric exercise in reducing depressive symptoms, alleviating pregnancy complaints, and improving maternal quality of life within routine prenatal care settings.
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Change in Depression Symptoms Assessed by BDI
Timeframe: At enrollment
Change in Pregnancy-Related Complaints Assessed by PSI
Timeframe: At enrollment