Lifestyle Of Pregnant Women Research Articles

Garbhopaghatakara Bhavas: A Conceptual Study

Abstract: न èğी समम ्र×नम ्There aren't any women who resemble jewels. Because they can bear children, women are extremely valuable. The reproductive stage is the most crucial of the various stages in a woman's life. Being a mother is an amazing dream. The most exciting and difficult time in a woman's life is when she becomes pregnant in order to have healthy children without experiencing any problems before, during, or after pregnancy. Pregnant women should follow the detailed instructions provided by acharyas such as Garbhini paricharya, Patya-apatya, Douhruda apamana, etc. to prevent difficulties and have healthy offspring. Pregnancy is not the time to engage in garbhopaghatakara bhavas. These are nothing but the daily activities and dietetics if followed by pregnant women lead to complications in the fetus like Garbha srava, Garbha vyapads, etc. Due to certain unknown errors of nature and lifestyle of pregnant women, it can take a bad U-turn in their life. Acharyas have explained in brief about Yonivyapad and acharya Kashyapa mentions Jathaharinis, relating to the abortion / fetal loss taking place in different stages of pregnancy. Critical analysis of these Garbhopaghatakara bhavas can guide towards the formulation of a better preventive plan for Garbha vyapads mainly abortions.

Predictive values of cervix length measurement based on transvaginal ultrasonography.

Pregnancy is an important process in women's life, which is widely concerned by women. In recent years, the incidence of premature delivery (PTD) becomes more and more higher due to the development of auxiliary reproduction and ovulation induction technologies and the changes of pregnant women's lifestyle and physical quality. PTD not only affects postpartum recovery and causes great physical pains, but it also has adverse effects on the birth state of neonates and even leads to neonatal death. The predictive values of cervix length (CL) measurement based on transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) and pathological examination of placenta for premature delivery (PTD) were investigated and the correlation between PTD and infection was analyzed. 120 pregnant women with PTD or high-risk factors for PTD admitted to The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University between February 2020 and March 2022 were included as the subjects and underwent pathological examination of placenta and TVUS for CL measurement. The final gestational age was set as the standard for the evaluation on the predictive values of pathological examination of placenta and TVUS. What's more, 36 subjects in PTD group and 84 in normal delivery group (control group) underwent pathological examination of placenta for the analysis of the correlation between PTD and infection. The joint inspection method showed significantly better sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV compared to single CL or pathological examination of the placenta (P< 0.05). Among pregnant women, those with CL ⩽ 30 mm and positive placental pathology had a higher proportion compared to those with CL > 30 mm and negative placental pathology (P< 0.05). Furthermore, the incidence of Ureaplasma Urealyticum (UU), Chlamydia Trachomatis (CT), and Chorioamnionitis (CA) in vaginal discharge of the preterm delivery (PTD) group was significantly higher than that of the control group (P< 0.05). The combination of CL ⩽ 30mm and positive placental pathology could effectively predict PTD and placental infection was notably correlated with the occurrence of PTD.

Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Pregnant Women Towards Physical Exercise in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria

Introduction: Pregnancy is a good time to develop a healthy lifestyle in pregnant women which includes physical exercise. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of physical exercise among pregnant women in Agege local government area in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey method was used; 400 pregnant women were recruited into the study using convenience sampling technique. A structured and validated questionnaire was designed to assess knowledge, attitude and practice of pregnant women towards physical exercise was used to collect data. All the results were tested at 0.05 level of confidence. Results: The result showed that 36% of the pregnant women were between the age of 21-25 years and more than 35% were between 15-20 years, more than (71%) of the women have heard about physical exercise. Nevertheless, only 52% of the pregnant women engaged in physical exercise. Most (54.0%) of them actually prefer domestic activities over real physical exercise. The result suggests that women’s knowledge concerning physical exercise during pregnancy is reasonable and their attitude is positive; however, a large number do not practice physical exercise. Antenatal program may be tailored into introducing guided physical exercise and introduce pregnant women into guided models of fitting exercises for each trimester. Conclusion: Physical exercise in pregnancy is important to aid bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that results in energy expenditure. Exercise is a subset of physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive and has as objective to improve or maintain physical fitness. Physical activity and exercise promote health and longevity, and minimal adherence to current physical activity guidelines is associated with a significant 20-30% reduction in risk of all-cause mortality. Pregnancy leads to a reduced level of physical activity for most women, the activity level is often further reduced throughout pregnancy, and the pre-pregnancy exercise level is usually not regained six months after childbirth

KORELASI FAKTOR PSIKOLOGI DAN GAYA HIDUP DENGAN KETUBAN PECAH DINI

Premature rupture of membranes (PRM) can occur at the end of pregnancy or long before it is time to give birth. Psychological factors within the mother can include the mother's personality background and the influence of hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy. In relation to PRM, the lifestyle referred to is the lifestyle of pregnant women which can have negative effects on their babies and themselves. This research aims to determine the correlation between psychological and lifestyle factors and PROM. This was an analytical observational study with a quantitative approach. The research was conducted in March-May 2022. The independent variables in this research include psychological and lifestyle factors. The dependent variable in this study is premature rupture of membranes (PRM). The sampling technique used was total sampling. The sample in this study was all 30 mothers who experienced premature rupture of membranes at the Wahyu Husada Clinic. The analysis technique in this study used Pearson correlation. The results showed that psychology (r = 0.56) and lifestyle (r = 0.62) were correlated with premature rupture of membranes and were statistically significant.

Utilization of the internet for physical activity and diet information and its influence on pregnant women's lifestyle habits in Qatar.

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy is essential. With the increasing availability of the internet, pregnant women have access to a wealth of information related to physical activity (PA) and healthy diets. The study aims to investigate the extent of internet usage by pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Qatar to obtain information about PA and healthy diets, identify associated factors, and evaluate the impact of this information on their lifestyle habits. A cross-sectional study was conducted in six randomly selected public antenatal clinics in Qatar. Pregnant women aged ≥18 years in any trimester were recruited using a probability sampling technique. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires. Descriptive and analytic statistics were employed for data analysis. A total of 327 pregnant women (mean age of 29.5 years ± 4.0) completed and returned the questionnaire (response rate: 87.5%). Among the participants, 54.5% used the internet to obtain information about PA, while 72% sought online diet-related information. Factors such as age (26-35 years), tertiary education, employment status, and being primigravidae were associated with a higher likelihood of using the internet for healthy lifestyles information. Participants who reported using the internet for PA information a great deal were more likely to increase their PA during pregnancy compared to those who used it somewhat or very little (57.6, 26.8, and 5.0%, p < 0.001; respectively). Similarly, those who used the internet for diet information a great deal were more likely to increase their fruit and vegetable consumption compared to those who used it somewhat, or very little (84.2, 68.5, and 63.6%, p = 0.038; respectively). Also, participants who used the internet for diet information a great deal were more likely to decrease the amount of sugary and fatty foods they ate compared to women who used the internet somewhat or very little (61.4, 45.2, and 18.2%, p < 0.001; respectively) and (50.9, 30.4, and 18.2%, p = 0.001; respectively). Many pregnant women use the internet to access information about PA and diet, and greater use is associated with more positive lifestyle changes. This study provides useful information to consider when designing intervention programs for pregnant women about adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Effects of dynamic zero COVID-19 policy on anxiety status and lifestyle changes of pregnant women in rural South China: a survey-based analysis by propensity score matching method.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic triggered a global public health crisis and has brought an unprecedented impact on pregnant women. The problems faced by pregnant women in the rural areas of China during the epidemic are different from those in urban areas. Although the epidemic situation in China has gradually improved, studying the impact of the previous dynamic zero COVID-19 policy on the anxiety status and lifestyle of pregnant women in rural areas of China, is still necessary. A cross-sectional survey of pregnant women in rural South China was conducted from September 2021 to June 2022.Using questionnaires, sociodemographic characteristics, anxiety status, physical activity, sleep quality, and dietary status of the population were collected. Using the propensity score matching method, the effect of the dynamic zero COVID-19 strategy on the anxiety status and lifestyle of pregnant women was analyzed. Among the pregnant women in the policy group (n = 136) and the control group (n = 680), 25.7 and 22.4% had anxiety disorders, 83.1 and 84.7% had low or medium levels of physical activity, and 28.7 and 29.1% had sleep disorders, respectively. However, no significant difference (p > 0.05) was observed between the two groups. Compared with control group, the intake of fruit in the policy group increased significantly (p = 0.019), whereas that of aquatic products and eggs decreased significantly (p = 0.027). Both groups exhibited an unreasonable dietary structure and poor compliance with the Chinese dietary guidelines for pregnant women (p > 0.05). The proportion of pregnant women in the policy group, whose intake of stable food (p = 0.002), soybean, and nuts (p = 0.004) was less than the recommended amount, was significantly higher than that in the control group. The dynamic zero COVID-19 strategy had little impact on the anxiety status, physical activity, and sleep disorders of pregnant women in the rural areas of South China. However, it affected their intake of certain food groups. Improving corresponding food supply and organized nutritional support should be addressed as a strategic approach to improve the health of pregnant women in rural South China during the pandemic.

Birth weight and hypertension: nature or nurture?

Birth weight and hypertension: nature or nurture?

Lifestyle: A Study of Pregnant Women’s Involvement in Tapovan Center, Children’s University, Gandhinagar

Main object of this study is to compare the lifestyle among Pregnant women so researcher preferred two groups, one group was pregnant women were involved in Tapovan center’s activity which is operated by children’s university, Gandhinagar and other was pregnant women were not involved in such kind of activities, 120 pregnant women taken as a sample. The sample were selected from Tapovan cener’s of children’s university and other areas of Gandhinagar city. individual datasheet and Lifestyle scale was urbanized by S. K. Bawa and S. Kaur (2012) used in this study, 2x2 factorial design was used and ANOVA test used for data analysis. Result show that, the lifestyle of pregnant women who involved in Tapovan center’s activity is better than the pregnant women who not involved in Tapovan centers activity. The lifestyle of high educated pregnant women is better than the low educated pregnant women.

Upaya Percepatan Pencegahan Dan Penurunan Stunting Melalui Program Pendampingan Keluarga Di Desa Pakuan Kecamatan Narmada

The problem of short children (stunting) is one of the nutritional problems faced in the world, especially in Pakuan village. Stunting is a problem because it is associated with an increased risk of illness and death, sobotimal brain development so that motor development is delayed and mental growth is stunted. Pakuan Village is one of the villages in Narmada sub-district which is the locus of stunting. Based on the stunting data from PSG in Pakuan village in August 2021, in Pakuan village there are 70 children who are stunted, of which 24 children are under two years old. The factors that cause stunting in the village of Pakuan include parenting patterns, lifestyle of pregnant women, unhealthy families, early marriage and there are still many parents who believe in beliefs or myths about the wrong diet of pregnant women in the community. The purpose of this activity is to accelerate efforts to prevent and reduce stunting through a family assistance program in Pakuan village, Narmada sub-district. The method is carried out by carrying out socialization activities, direct family assistance to the Pakuan village community who are the targets and monitoring through posyandu. This activity was realized through collaboration with cadres, village midwives, and the Suranadi Health Center. Based on these activities, the community can understand the pattern of parenting and nutrition given to infants/toddlers at that age in Pakuan village and there are 4 children who experience weight gain, namely Devin Alka, M. Iqbal, Iklal Fikrar, Miatul Febrianti, and Rizki Evarista.

Dietary Inflammatory Index and sleep quality and duration among pregnant women with overweight or obesity.

Sleep disturbances, which can worsen during pregnancy, have been linked to inflammatory processes. This study tested the hypothesis that more pro-inflammatory diets during pregnancy are associated with a decrease in sleep quality and shorter sleep duration. The Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum study promoted a healthy lifestyle in pregnant women with pre-pregnancy overweight or obesity (n = 207). Data from <16 weeks and 32 weeks gestation were used. Sleep was measured using BodyMedia's SenseWear® armband. Diet was assessed using two 24-hr dietary recalls. Energy-density Dietary Inflammatory Index (E-DIITM) scores were calculated from micro and macronutrients. Linear mixed-effects models estimated the impact of the E-DII score on sleep parameters. Women with more pro-inflammatory diets, compared to those with more anti-inflammatory diets, were more likely to be nulliparous (51% vs. 25%, p = 0.03), frequent consumers of fast food (29% vs. 10% consuming on 4-6 days during the previous week, p = 0.01), ever-smokers (21% vs. 6%, p = 0.02), and younger (mean age 29.2 vs. 31.3 years, p = 0.02). For every one-unit increase (i.e., more pro-inflammatory) in the E-DII score, sleep latency increased by 0.69 min (p < 0.01). Among European Americans only, every one-unit higher E-DII was associated with a 2.92-min longer wake-after-sleep-onset (p = 0.02). An E-DII score that is 5 points lower (i.e., more anti-inflammatory) would equate to about 105 min of additional sleep per week among European American women. Anti-inflammatory diets may help to counteract detriments in sleep during pregnancy, especially among European American women. Additional work is needed among African American women. Name: Promoting Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum (HIPP); URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02260518; Registration Identifier: NCT02260518.

Association between sociodemographic, obstetric, and lifestyle factors among Hungarian pregnant women-A cross-sectional study.

To learn the association between sociodemographic and obstetric factors and lifestyle characteristics of pregnant women, and to identify factors that can influence pregnant women's health consciousness. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was performed among women who gave birth in Szeged in 2014-2015. Data collection was based on a self-administered questionnaire and health documentations. Overall maternal health promoting behavior (MHPB) index was defined by summarizing the scores obtained from diet, physical activity, smoking status, and alcohol consumption. The final analysis included 1548 mothers; 41.3% (n=602) of the sample had healthy diet, 9.0% (n=134) were physically active and attended special pregnancy exercise classes, 84.4% (n=1279) did not drink alcohol, and 93.5% (n=1447) were nonsmokers. Regarding the MHPB index, 0.8% (n=11) of the women reached the maximum score (20), while the average was 14.8 (SD=2.58). Advanced maternal age (p < 0.001), having a spouse or partner (p < 0.001), higher educational level (p < 0.001), planned pregnancy (p < 0.001), and early visit at pregnancy care (p=0.046) were significantly associated with higher MHPB index. The lifestyle of pregnant women can have a great impact on the developing fetus, either in a positive or negative way. In order to evaluate maternal lifestyle, overall health behavior should be considered. Lifestyle of the included women was not satisfactory, an improvement in health consciousness is needed at every social level; however, the differences between the various social classes may suggest the importance of further promotion and improvement of pregnancy planning and pregnancy care among younger and lower educated women.

The effects of a lifestyle intervention (the HealthyMoms app) during pregnancy on infant body composition: Secondary outcome analysis from a randomized controlled trial.

SummaryBackgroundPregnancy has been identified as a window for childhood obesity prevention. Although lifestyle interventions in pregnancy can prevent excessive gestational weight gain (GWG), little is known whether such interventions also affect infant growth and body composition.ObjectivesTo investigate (i) the effects of a 6‐month lifestyle intervention (the HealthyMoms app) on infant body composition 1–2 weeks postpartum, and (ii) whether a potential intervention effect on infant body composition is mediated through maternal GWG.MethodsThis is a secondary outcome analysis of the HealthyMoms randomized controlled trial. Air‐displacement plethysmography was used to measure body composition in 305 healthy full‐term infants.ResultsWe observed no statistically significant effect on infant weight (β = −0.004, p = 0.94), length (β = −0.19, p = 0.46), body fat percentage (β = 0.17, p = 0.72), or any of the other body composition variables in the multiple regression models (all p ≥ 0.27). Moreover, we observed no mediation effect through GWG on infant body composition.ConclusionsOur findings support that HealthyMoms may be implemented in healthcare to promote a healthy lifestyle in pregnant women without compromising offspring growth. Further research is required to elucidate whether lifestyle interventions in pregnancy also may result in beneficial effects on infant body composition and impact future obesity risk.

Influence of a Virtual Exercise Program throughout Pregnancy during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Perineal Tears and Episiotomy Rates: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

The complications associated with COVID-19 confinement (impossibility of grouping, reduced mobility, distance between people, etc.) influence the lifestyle of pregnant women with important associated complications regarding pregnancy outcomes. Therefore, perineal traumas are the most common obstetric complications during childbirth. The aim of the present study was to examine the influence of a supervised virtual exercise program throughout pregnancy on perineal injury and episiotomy rates during childbirth. A randomized clinical trial design (NCT04563065) was used. Data were collected from 98 pregnant women without obstetric contraindications who attended their prenatal medical consultations. Women were randomly assigned to the intervention (IG, N = 48) or the control group (CG, N = 50). A virtual and supervised exercise program was conducted from 8–10 to 38–39 weeks of pregnancy. Significant differences were found between the study groups in the percentage of episiotomies, showing a lower episiotomy rate in the IG (N = 9/12%) compared to the CG (N = 18/38%) (χ2 (3) = 4.665; p = 0.031) and tears (IG, N = 25/52% vs. CG, N = 36/73%) (χ2 (3) = 4.559; p = 0.033). A virtual program of supervised exercise throughout pregnancy during the current COVID-19 pandemic may help reduce rates of episiotomy and perineal tears during delivery in healthy pregnant women.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHARACTERISTICS OF PREGNANT WOMEN WITH HYPERTENSION AND THEIR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Hypertension in pregnancy can be prevented by controlling the healthy lifestyle. However, the majority of research on this topic has been conducted on lifestyle in women with normal pregnancy. Few studies of lifestyle have focused on Indonesian pregnant women with hypertension. The purpose of this study is to determine the association of demographic characteristics and the lifestyle of pregnant women who have hypertension. This research method is cross-sectional study, 76 of women with hypertension during pregnancy were recruited from primary health care, West Java, Indonesia. Inclusion criteria were gestational age ≥ 28 weeks with the blood pressure systole ≥ 140 mmHg and diastole ≥ 90 mmHg. Data were collected using two instruments: demographic data and the Health Promoting Life Style Profile (HPLP II). Data were analyzed using the descriptive statistic approach and the Chi-square test. Results: Bivariate analysis using Chi-square test shows education (p-value 0,021), occupation (p-value 0,025) and income (p-value 0,023) are the factors related to lifestyle among pregnant woman who have hypertension. Conclusion. Understanding the lifestyle and associated factors contributes to health care providers’ ability to design effective interventions intended to improve healthy lifestyle among pregnant women with hypertension.

Association between Perceived Social Support and Health-Promoting lifestyle in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Adopting health-promoting lifestyle might be affected by a variety of factors. The existing evidence suggests that social support can improve health by fulfilling physical and mental needs. This study aimed to investigate the association between social support and health-promoting lifestyle in Pregnancy.Methods: Using multistage cluster sampling method, this cross-sectional study was conducted on 360 pregnant women. Data were collected using three questionnaires, including a self-reported demographic and obstetric, health-promoting lifestyle profile and perceived social support questionnaires. Data were analyzed using a t-test, repeated measures ANOVA, and multivariate linear regression model with SPSS software ver. 21 with.Results: The mean (SD) of health-promoting behaviors was 135.21(20.03). Amongst the different dimensions of health-promoting behaviors, the highest mean was detected in spiritual growth 26.84 (4.90) and nutrition 26.17 (4.22), respectively. Meanwhile, the lowest scores were detected in sub-domains of stress management 19.80 (3.78) and physical activity 16.71(4.14), respectively. The mean (SD) of perceived social support was 60.31 (14.75), and 51.7% of the participants had intermediate social support. Results indicated a significant difference between the mean score of Health-Promoting Lifestyle at different levels of social support. There was a direct and significant association between the scores of social support and health-promoting behavior (r=0.36; P<0.001).Conclusion: Pregnant women with better perception of social support had a better performance in adopting health-promoting Lifestyle. However, the status of health behaviors and social support was not favorable. Thus, there is a need to intervene and design programs to help pregnant women and improve their health.

Predicting the Quality of Life Based on Health-promoting and Mindfulness Lifestyle in Pregnant Women With Obesity Referring to Comprehensive Health Centers in Arak City, Iran

Predicting the Quality of Life Based on Health-promoting and Mindfulness Lifestyle in Pregnant Women With Obesity Referring to Comprehensive Health Centers in Arak City, Iran

The role of midwives and obstetrical nurses in the promotion of healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.

Women with maternal obesity, an unhealthy lifestyle before and during pregnancy and excess gestational weight gain have an increased risk of adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes that can also increase the risk of long-term poor health for them and their children. Pregnant women have frequent medical appointments and are highly receptive to health advice. Healthcare professionals who interact with women during pregnancy are in a privileged position to support women to make lasting healthy lifestyle changes that can improve gestational weight gain and pregnancy outcomes and halt the intergenerational nature of obesity. Midwives and obstetrical nurses are key healthcare professionals responsible for providing antenatal care in most countries. Therefore, it is crucial for them to build and enhance their ability to promote healthy lifestyles in pregnant women. Undergraduate midwifery curricula usually lack sufficient lifestyle content to provide emerging midwives and obstetrical nurses with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively assess and support healthy lifestyle behaviours in pregnant women. Consequently, registered midwives and obstetrical nurses may not recognise their role in healthy lifestyle promotion specific to healthy eating and physical activity in practice. In addition, practising midwives and obstetrical nurses do not consistently have access to healthy lifestyle promotion training in the workplace. Therefore, many midwives and obstetrical nurses may not have the confidence and/or skills to support pregnant women to improve their lifestyles. This narrative review summarises the role of midwives and obstetrical nurses in the promotion of healthy lifestyles relating to healthy eating and physical activity and optimising weight in pregnancy, the barriers that they face to deliver optimal care and an overview of what we know works when supporting midwives and obstetrical nurses in their role to support women in achieving a healthy lifestyle.

Pregestational BMI and higher offspring's risk of overweight/obesity in smoker and non-smoker mothers.

To assess the association between pregestational BMI and offspring's risk of overweight/obesity after accounting for the most important confounders, especially maternal smoking habit. Prospective cohort study. The Seguimiento Universidad de Navarra (SUN) study is a prospective cohort of Spanish graduates with more than 22 000 participants nationwide. Recruitment started in 1999, and it is permanently open. Data on diet, lifestyle and clinical diagnoses are collected at baseline and every 2 years. Women from the SUN cohort who reported at least one pregnancy during follow-up (n 3496) were invited to this study. Among them, 1527 agreed to participate and completed an additional more detailed online questionnaire on their pregnancy history and their offspring's nutritional status. After excluding 165 children, we analysed data of 2791 participants born to 1485 mothers and observed that each 5 kg/m2 increase in pregestational BMI was associated with a 0·22 (95 % CI 0·15, 0·29) higher z-score in offspring's BMI and higher risk of overweight/obesity (multivariable-adjusted relative risk (RR) 1·57 (95 % CI 1·39, 1·77)) in childhood or adolescence. Furthermore, we observed stronger association in children born to smoker mothers (RR 1·91; 95 % CI 1·48, 2·46) than from non-smoker mothers (RR 1·51; 95 % CI 1·31, 1·73) (Pfor interaction = 0·02). We found a synergistic interaction between pregestational BMI and maternal smoking habit on offspring's z-score of the BMI and in their risk of overweight/obesity. Although further research is needed to analyse dose-response relationships, these findings reinforce the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles in pregnant women in order to prevent childhood obesity.

Predictors of Health-Promoting Lifestyle in Pregnant Women Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model.

Background and ObjectivesPregnancy causes changes in women’s lifestyle; therefore, their health-promoting behaviors should be improved in order to avoid problems during this critical period, which requires knowledge of the factors affecting these behaviors. This study was conducted to determine the predictors of health-promoting lifestyles in pregnant women based on Pender’s health promotion model constructs.MethodsThis descriptive study was carried out on 300 pregnant women in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy and sought to determine the correlation between lifestyle and the constructs of Pender’s health promotion model. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLP-II) and a questionnaire based on Pender’s model constructs. Data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics.FindingsA health-promoting lifestyle had a significant positive correlation with the constructs of social support and perceived benefits and a significant negative correlation with the construct of perceived barriers (P<0.05). A health-promoting lifestyle also had a significant relationship with the constructs of perceived barriers, social support and perceived benefits in pregnant women (P<0.05) based on the results of the regression analysis. The regression coefficients showed that all the three variables can significantly explain the variance in health promoting lifestyles in pregnant women (P<0.05).ConclusionAccording to the results of the present study and based on the constructs of Pender’s health promotion model, social support, perceived benefits and perceived barriers were the most important predictors of health-promoting lifestyles in pregnant women. These predictor constructs are recommended to be further considered in designing and implementing training packages and interventions for promoting pregnant women’s lifestyle.

Comparison of Effectiveness Self-care Returns Two Methods of Focus Group Discussions and Teach-back on Lifestyle of Pregnant Women

Aims: This study aimed to compare the effects of self-care education using focus group discussion and teach-back method on the lifestyle promotion of pregnant women. Methods &amp; Materials: In this randomized field trial, participants were 90 pregnant women referred to the community health centers in Gonabad, Iran with no history of physical and psychological problems that can affect their self-care. They were randomly selected from among the three health centers and divided into three groups of focus group discussion, teach-back, and control. The data collection tools were a demographic form, and Walker’s Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HPLP) questionnaire completed before and one month after the intervention. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS v. 20 software using independent t-test, paired t-test and ANOVA. The P-value &lt;0.05 was set as the significance level. Findings: There was no significant difference between the three groups in terms of educational level (P=0.029), occupation (P=0.090), income (P=0.099), and gestational age (P=0.741), and they were homogeneous. After intervention, all aspects of health-promoting lifestyle (except stress management) in two groups of teach-back (P&lt;0.001) and focus group discussion (P&lt;0.001) were significantly improved compared to the control group (P=0.66). In comparing the two educational methods, focus group discussion had a more significant impact on the lifestyle than the teach-back method. Conclusion: Focus group discussion method is recommended for the self-care education of pregnant women.