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The effectiveness of an exercise program for promoting mental health in postnatal women. -A randomized controlled trial.-

Research Project

Project/Area Number 17390577
Research Category

Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)

Allocation TypeSingle-year Grants
Section一般
Research Field Clinical nursing
Research InstitutionThe University of Tokyo

Principal Investigator

HARUNA Megumi  The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine, Lecturer (00332601)

Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) MURAYAMA Ryoko  The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine, Lecturer (10279854)
WATANABE Etsuko  The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine, Research Associate (90376418)
MURASHIMA Sachiyo  The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine, Professor (60123204)
福岡 秀興  東京大学, 大学院医学系研究科, 助教授 (80111540)
Project Period (FY) 2005 – 2007
Project Status Completed (Fiscal Year 2007)
Budget Amount *help
¥13,390,000 (Direct Cost: ¥12,400,000、Indirect Cost: ¥990,000)
Fiscal Year 2007: ¥4,290,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥990,000)
Fiscal Year 2006: ¥4,600,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,600,000)
Fiscal Year 2005: ¥4,500,000 (Direct Cost: ¥4,500,000)
Keywordspostnatal depression / physical activity / exercise program / program evaluation / health-related quality of life / randomized controlled trial / 運動 / プログラム / 母親 / 健康 / フォーカスグループインタビュー
Research Abstract

1. Preliminary survey for planning of a postpartum exercise program. [Aim] To explore women's needs and consciousness, and the feasibility their condition for a postpartum exercise program. [Method] Focus group interviews. (7 pregnant women, 5 postpartum women, 8 obstetricians, 9 midwives) [Result・Discussion] In health guidance, healthcare providers often prioritize their efforts and focus according to medical risks rather than to women's needs. Few prenatal exercises are recommended. Women consistently expressed their desire for personal health guidance.
2. Conduct and evaluation of a postpartum exercise program. [Aim] To evaluate the effect on mental health of a postpartum exercise program. [Method] Randomized Controlled Trial (1) Program : Ball exercise class, 90 minutes per week, 4 times for each person (2) Intervention group : participation in exercise class at 3 months postpartum. Control group : participation in exercise class at 5 months postpartum. [Result・Discussion] 120 women … More surveyed, 110 women eligibility for participation, 54 experimental participants, 56 control participants. Intervention group (n=48), control group (n=47). Outcome at 4 months postpartum : No significant differences between the two groups were found for EPDS (Edinburgh postnatal Depression Scale) scores. Increases in SE (Self-esteem) score, SF36v2 (MOS Short-Form 36-Item Health Survey) score and PPAQ (the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire) physical activity scores of women in the intervention group (p<0.05). An exercise program given to postpartum women may contribute to promoting psychological health and well-being rather than have a preventive effect on depression.
3. Development of scales and primary data collection for international comparison. [Aim] To translate the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) into Japanese and Vietnamese, and to test their reliability and validity among Japanese and Vietnamese pregnant women, respectively, and to collect primary data of mothers' physical activities. [Method] PPAQ was translated into Japanese and Vietnamese. The Pearson correlation coefficient between PPAQ scores and those obtained from a pedometer or actigraph were used to determine the criterion-related validity of the questionnaire. [Result・Discussion] 35 Japanese and 60 Vietnamese pregnant women participated in this study. Intra-class correlations (ICC) were 0.92 and 0.88 in the Japanese and Vietnamese versions, respectively. Significant correlations were found between PPAQ scores and step counts obtained from a pedometer. There was no significant correlation with actigrah scores. Our data suggested that an increase in Japanese or Vietnamese women's physical activities compared with those of US women. Less

Report

(4 results)
  • 2007 Annual Research Report   Final Research Report Summary
  • 2006 Annual Research Report
  • 2005 Annual Research Report
  • Research Products

    (5 results)

All 2008 2006

All Journal Article (3 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 2 results) Presentation (2 results)

  • [Journal Article] Reliability and Validity of the Vietnamese version of the pregnancy physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ).2008

    • Author(s)
      Ota E, Haruna M, Yanai H, Suzuki M, Anh DD, Matsuzaki M, Tho LH, Ariyoshi K, Yeo SA, Murashima S.
    • Journal Title

      The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 39(3):May

      Pages: 562-570

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Journal Article] Reliability and Validity of the Vietnamese version of the physical activity questionnaire (PPAQ)2008

    • Author(s)
      Ota E, Haruna M, Yanai H, Suzuki M, Anh DD, Matsuzaki M, Tho LH, Ariyoshi K, Yeo SA, Murashima S.
    • Journal Title

      The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 39(3)

      Pages: 562-570

    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Journal Article] RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE VIETNAMESE VERSION OF THE PREGNANCY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE(PPAQ)2008

    • Author(s)
      Erika Ota, Megumi Haruna, Hideki Yanai, Motoi Suzuki, Dang Duc Anh, Masaye Matsuzaki, Le Huu Tho, Koya Ariyoshi, SeonAe Yeo, Sachiyo Murashima.
    • Journal Title

      Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.(掲載確定) 39(3):May

    • Related Report
      2007 Annual Research Report
    • Peer Reviewed
  • [Presentation] 医師、助産師、妊婦の三者からみた妊娠中の生活指導:大学病院での一例2006

    • Author(s)
      春名めぐみ, 余 善愛, 渡辺悦子, 松崎政代, 大田えりか, 村嶋幸代
    • Organizer
      第26回日本看護科学学会
    • Place of Presentation
      兵庫県 神戸国際展示場・神戸国際会議場
    • Year and Date
      2006-12-02
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(和文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary
  • [Presentation] Expectations and realities with prenatal care.-Focus groups with pregnant women, nurse-midwives, and obstetricians in Tokyo2006

    • Author(s)
      Megumi Haruna, SeonAe Yeo, Etsuko Watanabe, Masayo Matsuzaki, Erika Ota, Sachiyo Murashima
    • Organizer
      Japan academy of nursing science
    • Place of Presentation
      Kobe in Japan
    • Year and Date
      2006-12-02
    • Description
      「研究成果報告書概要(欧文)」より
    • Related Report
      2007 Final Research Report Summary

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