ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PROPHYLACTIC HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS WITH HEALTHY BEHAVIOURS AMONG IRAQI MOTHERS

Abstract

Background: The most important proximal factors influencing health are healthy behaviors. It raises one's general quality of life, health, and wellbeing. Mothers' health is greatly influenced by a number of factors, including nutrition, exercise, immunizations, and preventive healthy behavior. Aims: The aims of current study were to assess what factors affect healthy behaviour in mothers. Methodology: There was a cross-sectional study conducted in March and June of 2023. a sample of 300 mothers who were not pregnant, did not have any chronic illnesses, and were regular patients at the al Karkh district basic health care center. Information gathered through in-person interviews with a self-structured questionnaire. Results: The total participants are 300 mothers; the study shows that mean age for participants is 30.7, and 66% of them between 28-35 years. Conclusion: only small percentage of them are performing physical activity.so most of mothers are not following the guidelines of the screening tests. also monitoring and promoting vaccination coverage among mothers remains essential to safeguard their health and prevent outbreaks. Fruits and vegetables intake among mothers is significantly low and. And the majority of mothers are not following the guidelines regarding different screening tests.