The relationship between health promotion lifestyle and type of delivery in reproductive aged women in Ahvaz, Iran.

Abstract

Given the sensitive nature of pregnancy and childbirth and its impact on women's health this study was designed to investigate the relationship between health promotion lifestyle and type of delivery in reproductive aged women. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,200 reproductive aged women who were referred to 10 health centers in Ahvaz. Data were collected by demographic questionnaire and Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile 2 (HPLP2). Data analysis was performed with SPSS version 21 and chi-square test, Kruskal-Wallis test and logistic regression were used. The mean score of health promotion lifestyle score was 135.59 ± 23.85. Most of women had moderate lifestyle (67%). Health promotion lifestyle had significant association with female's education and occupation, Spouse's education and occupation (P < 0.001). There was no significant association between health promotion lifestyle and age, duration of marriage and Spouse's age (p0.05). Type of delivery had significant association with health promotion lifestyle (P < 0/001) and caesarean section had the most negative impact on health promotion lifestyle (OR = 0.50, CI = 0.27 – 0.90, P =0.023). Based on the results of this study, health promotion lifestyle is related to the type of delivery in reproductive aged women. Therefore, appropriate educational programs recommended for improving women's health.