The relationship between the frequency of restless legs syndrome and the use of vitamins and minerals during pregnancy

The Relationship Between the Frequency of Restless Legs Syndrome and The Use of Vitamins and Minerals During Pregnancy Aim: This study was conducted with the aim of examining the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in pregnancy and its relationship with vitamin and mineral use. Material and Method: The research is of cross-sectional type. The population of the study consisted of pregnant women who applied to the gynecology outpatient clinics of Siirt Training and Research Hospital. The sample consisted of 612 pregnant women with an effect size of 0.05 and a 95% confidence interval determined with 0.05 error level, with a ratio of 0.95 representing the universe, according to the power analysis performed by taking the incidence of RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) as 19-26%. "Pregnant Descriptive Information Form", "RLS Diagnostic Criteria Questionnaire" and "RLS Severity Assessment Scale" were used to collect data. Data were collected between September 2020 and December 2020. The data obtained from the research were evaluated using the SPSS 25.0 statistical program, frequency and percentage distribution, arithmetic mean, t test in independent groups, Chi-square test and Cronbach's alpha. Results: In the study, the mean age of the pregnant women was 26.64±5.37, and the mean week of gestation was 24.83±11.67. It has been determined that approximately one-eighth of the pregnant women have RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) symptom. In the study, it was determined that 19.8% of the pregnant women with RLS experienced moderate, 69.1% severe and 11.1% very severe RLS symptoms. RLS symptoms were more common as the income status of the pregnant decreased, the week of gestation increased, the coffee consumption increased, the weight gained during pregnancy increased, and the number of weekly exercises decreased (p<0.05). In the study, it was determined that RLS was less common in pregnant women using magnesium, multivitamin, folic acid and vitamin D. Conclusion: It has been determined that RLS during pregnancy is an important health problem and the use of magnesium, multivitamin, folic acid and vitamin D reduces the incidence of RLS. Keywords: Pregnancy, Restless Leg Syndrome, Use of Vitamins and Minerals.