Program of therapeutic physical activities for pregnant women with gestational diabetes/Programa de actividades físicas terapéuticas para embarazadas con diabetes gestacional

Abstract

Introduction: The physical activity professional helps with important contributions to the programs, applies health education and strengthens the physical and psychological preparation of the population. Hence, the research was focused on showing the results of a program of therapeutic physical activities.
Objective: The objective of this work was to develop a program of therapeutic physical activities, characterized by a comprehensive approach in health education that allows a better prescription in the biopsychosocial preparation of pregnant women with gestational diabetes in achieving a satisfactory delivery.
Materials and methods: For this, a study of pre experimental of minimum control design was carried out, with a duration of three years (2019-2021). The selected sample was made from a stratified, non-probabilistic intentional sampling. Theoretical and empirical methods were used, as well as research techniques, among which analysis and synthesis, inductive-deductive, systemic-structural functional, documentary analysis, structured observation, interview and survey stand out.
Results: The program was carried out through the implementation of therapeutic physical exercises. Sixteen pregnant women with gestational diabetes participated, more than 56% showed high levels of anxiety, depression and stress. The 88% showed low levels of physical fitness. The 100% managed to positively modify behavior towards healthy lifestyles with good metabolic control. The 94% achieved good physical and psychosocial condition, they also decreased the dose of insulin.
Conclusions: The study showed that the prescription in the biopsychosocial preparation aimed at achieving a satisfactory delivery in pregnant women with gestational diabetes was improved.