2018
DOI: 10.4082/kjfm.17.0141
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The Effect of Education Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Iron Supplementation among Pregnant Women

Abstract: BackgroundIron is an essential element for women of reproductive age, especially in the period before and during the pregnancy. This study investigates the consumption of iron to prevent iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women visiting Neyshabur healthcare centers based on the theory of planned behavior.MethodsIn this experimental study, data were collected through a questionnaire survey. It included 160 pregnant women who were receiving maternity services at twelve healthcare centers in the city of Neysha… Show more

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“…These findings clearly indicate that family culture, level of education, students' insufficient knowledge and lack of a health teacher impact the consumption of iron supplements. A study conducted on the effects of providing planned behaviour theorybased education on iron tablet consumption in Iran indicated that education positively influenced the consumption of iron tablets (8). Therefore, it is suggested to hold workshops in schools aimed at preventing iron deficiency anaemia and improving iron tablet consumption.…”
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“…These findings clearly indicate that family culture, level of education, students' insufficient knowledge and lack of a health teacher impact the consumption of iron supplements. A study conducted on the effects of providing planned behaviour theorybased education on iron tablet consumption in Iran indicated that education positively influenced the consumption of iron tablets (8). Therefore, it is suggested to hold workshops in schools aimed at preventing iron deficiency anaemia and improving iron tablet consumption.…”
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“…Each tablet contains 60 mg of iron sulphate. This amount of iron supplementation improves girls' iron stores (8).…”
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“…To implement an effective intervention using an appropriate model for behaviour change is important, such as the theory of planned behaviour which has been used in many studies including in the studies related to the use of multivitamins and family planning. (18) This theory provides a framework for studying attitudes through behaviours which relies on a number of structures including behaviour, behavioural intention, attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control. The "behaviour" refers to the way a person acts.…”
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“…Factors that lead the mother to behave appropriately to take care of oral health care include perceived threats with perceived benefits and barriers, that is, the analysis of potential barriers to appropriate preventative measures to avoid catching the tooth decay, the perceived ability of mothers to take care, practical guide or stimuli that affect the mother from inside and outside, including friends and acquaintances, dentist, midwife, fear of complications of caries or the feeling of inner peace after doing oral health care. 8 Considering the importance of oral hygiene in pregnant women, this study aimed to determine the effect of educational programs based on the health belief model on the adoption of dental caries preventive behaviors in pregnant women referring to health centers in the city of Ardabil.…”
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