Determination of hand grip strength and its correlates during pregnancy: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Auwal Abdullahi (Author), Amina Shuaib Bala (Author), Sani Musa Danazumi (Author), Saadatu Maiwada Abubakar (Author), Rislanu Isyaku Adamu (Author), Steven Truijen (Author), Musa Kani Zakari (Author), Christopher Olusanjo Akosile (Author), Wim Saeys (Author), Isa Usman Lawal (Author), Mohammed Etoom (Author), Jibril Mohammed Nuhu (Author), Mukadas Akindele Oyeniran (Author), Kabir Isah Mayana (Author), Ushotanefe Useh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Pregnancy results in many changes, including reduced hand grip strength (HGS). However, good HGS is required for physical functions such as carrying and breastfeeding the baby after birth. The aim of this study was to determine the factors that may predict HGS during pregnancy. M...