Health practices of the jordanian military women

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Objective: To assess the health practices of the Jordanian military women and to find the relationship between health practices, marital status, and the type of career.

Methods: This study was conducted on 120 Jordanian military women, who were randomly chosen from the total population of about 3000 women enlisted in the Jordan Armed Forces / Directorate of Military Women’s Affairs during the period between June 2001 to May 2002.

A purposefully designed questionnaire was completed by all subjects.

Data were statistically analyzed.

Results: Nutritional issue received the utmost attention of the military women (mean>2.4).

Most subjects practiced rest and relaxation at break times, besides sleeping normally (mean=2.4), the least healthy practices were entertainment.

Results also showed that women practiced breast self-examination, regular dental check-up and regular vaccination, but they did not practice regular medical and gynecological check-ups.

Conclusion: The Jordanian military women frequently perform some health practices with a reasonable level.

Orientation, health education programs and workshops are recommended to advise Jordanian military women on physical and psychological comfort either during or after working hours.