Prevalence and associated factors of restless leg syndrome (RLS) in Pakistani women during pregnancy

• DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2040963
• Publication Date: 2022-04-27T17:07:16Z
• Authors: Syed Muhammad Mubeen; Muhammad Danyal A...
• Keywords: Restless Legs Syndrome; Outpatient clinic; Gestational hypertension

There is a dearth of literature studying restless leg syndrome (RLS) among pregnant patients in Pakistan. The objective this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors RLS Pakistani patients. It conducted 2018 478 women attending ante-natal check-up outpatient department five hospitals Karachi, Individuals were interviewed for socio-demographic information, key criteria its factors. reported 54 (11%) individuals based on International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) criteria. mean age 33.44 ± 4.42 years. Association between with those without reveals statistically significant differences increasing (p=.01), gravida (p<.01) para (p<.001). working (p=.001), during third trimester insomnia (p<.001), use tobacco (p<.001) gestational diabetes hypertension showed low pregnancy. further diabetes, hypertension, be independently linked RLS. Impact StatementWhat already known subject? Pregnancy has been demonstrated strongly development secondary (RLS). pregnancy also shown portend poor maternal neonatal outcomes such as postpartum depression preterm birth. Various conditions lifestyle have RLS, but there are variations these across different populations.What do results add? only twice Pakistan our research helps address data shortage. In addition, document strong association show that smoking exercise correlated pregnancy, both which previously unstudied population.What implications findings clinical practice and/or research? Demonstrating highlights need screen patients, particularly identified findings, antenatal visits treat their condition improve outcomes.