Comparação da funcionalidade nos diferentes trimestres gestacionais através da escala psicométrica WHODAS 2.0

Abstract

Introduction: The woman undergoes major adaptations during the gestational course, which may result in lasting damage resulting from this phase. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare functionality in pregnant women at usual risk in different gestational trimesters. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study, with a sample of 124 pregnant women of usual risk, between 1 and 40 weeks of gestation. A specific form assessed sociodemographic, gynecological-obstetrical conditions, life habits and health conditions. Functionality was assessed using the psychometric scale World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0). Results: The pregnant women were divided into 3 subgroups of gestational trimesters, where 14.8% of the 124 participants were in the first, 69.7% in the second and 15.6% in the third. When comparing the WHODAS 2.0 domains and the quarters, the self-care domains (p=0.03), housework (p=0.04) and total score (p=0.04) obtained statistically significant results. Conclusion: Pregnant women showed a decline in functionality over the gestational trimesters, especially those who were in the third trimester.