Assessment of the health behaviors patterns among women during pregnancy
Other Title(s)
تقييم أنماط السلوكيات الصحية بين النساء خلال فترة الحمل
Author
Source
Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2019), pp.13-21, 9 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad College of Nursing
Publication Date
2019-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objective:- Women's behavior during pregnancy which can affect the health of their infant , may be influenced by their attitude toward the pregnancy.
The study was carried out to assess the pattern of health behaviors for pregnant women.
Methodology: A descriptive study was carried out to select randomized (100) pregnant women attending Baghdad Teaching hospital.
The data were collected through personal interview by using questionnaire form constructed for the purpose of the study.
Results:- The result of the study revealed that the highest percentage of study sample were in age group (21-25) years, primary graduated and house wife .
The results showed that the highest percentage( 64%) of them were primigravida, (72%) of them have (1-2) children and( 64% )of them had no previous history to abortion .
Regarding the pattern of pregnantwomen's health behaviors about healthy food was good, while their health behaviors about the sleep ,relaxation ,exercise ,using medication herbs and health care during pregnancy were poor .
Recommendation:-The study recommended establishment educational program for pregnant women's to promote their health behaviors during pregnancy in order to prevent the pregnancy and labor complications through.
MCHC and mass media.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umar, Hana Adil. 2019. Assessment of the health behaviors patterns among women during pregnancy. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties،Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.13-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893424
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umar, Hana Adil. Assessment of the health behaviors patterns among women during pregnancy. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties Vol. 32, no. 1 (2019), pp.13-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893424
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umar, Hana Adil. Assessment of the health behaviors patterns among women during pregnancy. Iraqi National Journal of Nursing Specialties. 2019. Vol. 32, no. 1, pp.13-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893424
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 20-21
Record ID
BIM-893424