HUBUNGAN AKTIVITAS FISIK DENGAN KEJADIAN BRAXTON HICKS PADA IBU HAMIL DI RSIA AISYIYAH PEKAJANGAN

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Latar Belakang: Aktivitas fisik dianjurkan selama kehamilan karena memberikan manfaat kesehatan bagi ibu dan janin. Namun, aktivitas fisik tertentu diduga dapat memicu kontraksi Braxton Hicks yang sering menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan pada ibu hamil, khususnya trimester II dan III. Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian Braxton Hicks pada ibu hamil di RSIA Aisyiyah Pekajangan. Metode: Penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain observasional analitik dan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel berjumlah 68 ibu hamil trimester II dan III yang dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Aktivitas fisik diukur menggunakan Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), sedangkan kejadian Braxton Hicks diukur menggunakan kuesioner kejadian kontraksi. Analisis data menggunakan uji chi-square dengan tingkat signifikansi 0,05. Hasil: Sebagian besar responden memiliki aktivitas fisik intensitas kuat (70,6%). Kejadian Braxton Hicks dialami oleh 67,6% ibu hamil. Hasil uji chi-square menunjukkan terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian Braxton Hicks pada ibu hamil (p < 0,05). Kesimpulan: Terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dengan kejadian Braxton Hicks pada ibu hamil trimester II dan III di RSIA Aisyiyah Pekajangan.

Background: Physical activity during pregnancy provides health benefits for both mother and fetus. However, certain physical activities are suspected to trigger Braxton Hicks contractions, which commonly cause discomfort, especially in the second and third trimesters.Objective: To determine the relationship between physical activity and the incidence of Braxton Hicks contractions among pregnant women at RSIA Aisyiyah Pekajangan. Methods: This quantitative study used an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 68 pregnant women in their second and third trimesters were selected using purposive sampling. Physical activity was measured using the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), while Braxton Hicks contractions were assessed using a contraction questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the chi-square test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Most respondents had high-intensity physical activity (70.6%), and 67.6% experienced Braxton Hicks contractions. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between physical activity and the incidence of Braxton Hicks contractions (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between physical activity and the occurrence of Braxton Hicks contractions among pregnant women.