An Examination of Prenatal and Postnatal Health Promoting Behaviors of Women Based on the Mode of Conception

Authors : Esin Dalyan, Yeliz Kaya

Pages : 60-65

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Publication Date : 2024-07-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Introduction: The increasing prevalence of obesity among women of reproductive age and the accompanying possible risks has expedited studies on health-promoting lifestyle profiles throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Studies aiming to evaluate these profiles on women undergoing infertility treatment are mostly focused on the preconception period and examine the effects of these behaviors on treatment outcomes and reproductive performance. This study, the aim was to investigate whether there was a statistically significant difference in the health-promoting lifestyle profiles according to the type of conception method. Methods: 89 pregnant women who had conceived by spontaneous and 89 pregnant women who had conceived after undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) were included to the study. The Health Promoting Lifestyle Profiles Scale (HPLP-II) was completed twice in the perinatal and postpartum period. Findings: There were significantly differences at the mean scores of the Physical Activity, Stress Management and the total HPLP- II score between two group at the perinatal period while there were significantly differences only at the mean scores Interpersonal Relationships and Stress Management between two groups at the postpartum period. It was found that the all-subtypes’ mean scores (except Health Responsibility for group 1) and total HPLP- II score were significantly decreased at the postpartum period. Results: Health professionals should inform all women who intend to become pregnant and are about to give birth about healthy lifestyles and strategies for coping with situations that affect quality of life.
Keywords : Sağlığın geliştirilmesi, Gebe kadın, Sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları, Yardımcı üreme teknikleri

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