Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women: A Meta-Analysis


Authors

Hapsari Cahyaningrum1)
1)Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret
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Didik Gunawan Tamtomo2)
2)Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sebelas Maret
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Bhisma Murti1)
1)Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret
~ Author

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is more common among women who are overweight or of advanced maternal age, have a history of GDM and macrosomia, and who have a family history of diabetes. Several studies reported that physical activity can be carried out safely by pregnant women preventing excessive weight gain, macrosomia, GDM, and high blood pressure. This study aimed to investigate the influence of physical activity in reducing the risk of GDM among overweight or obese women.

How to Cite

Physical Activity to Reduce the Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Overweight and Obese Pregnant Women: A Meta-Analysis. (2022). The International Conference on Public Health Proceeding, 7(01), 50. https://doi.org/10.26911/AB.ICPH.09.2022.50