Health-promoting behaviors and social support in Iranian women of reproductive age: a sequential explanatory mixed methods study

Azam Baheiraei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand (), Sakineh Charandabi, Eesa Mohammadi and Saharnaz Nedjat

International Journal of Public Health, 2014, vol. 59, issue 3, 465-473

Abstract: The findings from this study confirm the importance of social support and modifiable variables (sociodemographic) that play a role in the health-promoting behaviours of women. These results will be useful in designing suitable interventions and strategies for the promotion of women’s health. Copyright Swiss School of Public Health 2014

Keywords: Health-promoting behaviours; Social support; Women of reproductive age; Mixed methods study (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/s00038-013-0513-y

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