Effect of Squat Exercises on Fatigue and Quality of Life of Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial Study

Introduction: Research has shown that many pregnant women in Iran do not exercise during pregnancy. However, exercise, especially endurance pregnancy, is associated with good maternal and fetal outcomes. Objective: The study aimed to examine the effect of squat exercises on fatigue life quality admitted health centers Hamadan City, Iran. Materials Methods: was a randomized controlled clinical trial conducted from September 2019 February 2020 100 two groups 50 each. were randomly using blocks four divided into according inclusion criteria. samples filled out questionnaire multidimensional symptoms inventory-short form (MSFI-SF) SF-36 at beginning study. Eight group sports sessions held for intervention group, routine care administered control group. obtained data analyzed independent t test, Mann-Whitney U Chi-square analysis covariance (ANCOVA) significance level 0.05. Results: mean ± SD age participants 28.24 5.39 years 27.78 5.58 scores all dimensions post-intervention stage (after adjusting before-the-intervention scores, income, housing status) significantly different between groups. score lower, better (P=0.001) than size domains varied 1.51 (energy fatigue) 3.50 (physical function). 2.81 (95%CI: 3.36- 2.25, P=0.001). Conclusion: Based results, are recommended reduce increase centers.