Table 2.
Musculoskeletal pain sites of the participants (n = 184).
First trimester n (%) | Second trimester n (%) | Third trimester n (%) | |
---|---|---|---|
Hand–wrist | 17 (9.2) | 31 (16.8)* | 54 (29.3)$‡ |
Elbow | 2 (1.1) | 7 (3.8) | 5 (2.7) |
Shoulder | 11 (6.0) | 14 (7.6) | 15 (8.2) |
Neck | 13 (7.1) | 16 (8.7) | 20 (10.9)$ |
Back | 32 (17.4) | 42 (22.8) | 75 (40.8)$‡ |
Low back | 49 (26.6) | 73 (39.7)* | 123 (86.8)$‡ |
Hip | 18 (9.8) | 32 (17.4)* | 55 (29.9)$‡ |
Knee | 9 (4.9) | 15 (8.2) | 24 (13.0)$‡ |
Ankle–foot | 12 (6.5) | 17 (9.2) | 36 (19.6)$‡ |
Significant difference in comparison with first trimester.
Significant difference in comparison with first trimester.
Significant difference in comparison with second trimester.