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Journal : Holistic Nursing PLUS

The relationship between physical activity and fear of childbirth with quality of life among pregnant women in Indonesia Dewi Marfuah; Tukimin bin Sansuwito; Rathimalar ayakannu
Holistic Nursing Plus Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Holistic Nursing Plus
Publisher : Sahabat Publikasi Kuu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58439/hnp.v3i1.282

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Background: Physical activity and fear of childbirth (FoC) are recognized as influential factors on QoL. However, the interplay of these factors remains underexplored in the Indonesian context, where cultural and healthcare settings differ from high-income countries. Objective: To investigate the relationships between physical activity, fear of childbirth, and quality of life among pregnant women in Indonesia. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved 250 pregnant women recruited through convenience sampling from healthcare facilities in Indonesia. Data were collected using validated instruments: the Physical Pregnancy Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), Wijma Delivery Expectation Questionnaire (WDEQ-A) for FoC, and Quality-of-Life Gravidarum (QOL-GRAV) questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis was employed to assess the relationships among physical activity, FoC, and QoL, adjusting for confounders. Results: The mean age of participants was 28.4 years (SD = 5.6), with 67.6% reporting moderate physical activity levels. FoC was prevalent, with 45.2% experiencing high levels, while 34.8% reported high QoL. Physical activity was positively associated with QoL (r = 0.52, p < 0.001), while FoC was negatively associated (r = -0.61, p < 0.001). Multiple regression revealed that physical activity (β = 0.39, p < 0.001) and FoC (β = -0.46, p < 0.001) were significant predictors of QoL, explaining 42.5% of the variance (R² = 0.425, p < 0.001). Conclusion: These findings underscore the importance of incorporating physical activity promotion and FoC mitigation into antenatal care to enhance maternal well-being.
Co-Authors Andriyani, Puput Antika, Tri Astri Mutiar Ayakannu, Rathimalar Bangun Nuswantoro, Bangun Bintanah, Sufiati sufiati Darmawati, Irma Dewi Noviyanti, Retno Dewi Pertiwi Dyah Kusudaryati Dewi, Riri Mulyana Dhinda Kusuma Hatifah Dian Anggraini Dian Anggraini DODIK LUTHFIANTO Eko Nugroho Emy Huriyati Febrian Nurul Khotimah Fitriana, Anisa Nur Garyn Utha Rahmala Gharyn Utha Rahmala Hamam Hadi Hayati, Suci Noor Ibrahim, Masdum Imawati, Nabila Juniarni, Lia Khairunnisa, Hakimah Khoirunnisa, Syafira Aqilah Komalawati, Nisa Lia Juniarni Lutfianto, Dodik Mariam, Nina Murfiah Dewi Wulandari Mutiar, Astri Nabila Imawati Naresti, Faiza Nisya Ayu Rachmawati Novi Kurniawati Novi Kurniawati Novia Ardiyan Wahyu Pratiwi Nunung Nurhayati Nunung Nurhayati Nur Maqrifah, Aninda Nuraini Fauziah Nuralif Sutrisno, Aini Nurdina, Gina Nurjanah, Ineu Nurleli, Leli Nurrahma, Fina Nurul Kholisatul &#039;Ulya Pandu Riono Paudriyanagari, Annisa Perdani, Agni Laili Permana, Sholihah Al Noor Pratiwi, Novia Ardiyan Wahyu Purnama, Heni Puspasari, Susy Putri, Anggela Amelia Putri, Salsabila Nur Azizah Harinda Qurratu, Nisrina Rahayu, Nunik Rahmala, Garyn Utha Rahmawati, Nisaa Rathimalar ayakannu Ratna Sari, Cindy Retno Dewi Noviyanti Rizal Ilbert Rizky Wahyu Astari Rohmaniyah, Fatiya Safitri, Rosyida Awalia Salsabila Nur Azizah Harinda Putri Sansuwito, Tukimin bin Sari, Desi Ambar Selia Oktavianti Sheilla Dwi Rahmadani Sigit Haryanto Siti Khusnul Khotimah, Siti Khusnul Siti Noviyanti Siti Sarifah Sudrajat, Diwa Agus Sunarti Susy Puspasari Syahrani, Dilla Tukimin bin Sansuwito Tuti Rahmawati Tuti Rahmawati Tuti Rahmawati Tutut Galih Winanti Tyas Nur Anggraeni, Hervina Wardana, Agung Setya Wiguna, Melda Yoanisaputri, Aisadela Yuliana Noor Setiawati Ulvie