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Relationship Between Reproductive Health Literacy and Components of Healthy Fertility in Women of the Reproductive Age Publisher



Ghavami B1, 2 ; Sohrabi Z3 ; Raisidehkordi Z4 ; Mohammadi F3
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  1. 1. School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  2. 2. Behvarzi Training Center, Health Center of Lordegan City, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
  3. 3. Reproductive Sciences and Sexual Health Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  4. 4. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

Source: Journal of Education and Health Promotion Published:2024


Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: One of the key factors affecting women’s behavior with fertility issues is their health literacy, but this topic has been less addressed in the existing studies. We aimed to determine the relationship between reproductive health literacy and components of healthy fertility in women of reproductive age. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross‑sectional study was conducted from March 2019 to September 2014 on 230 married women who were referred to comprehensive health centers in Lordegan city. Data were collected using a reproductive health literacy questionnaire, demographic and fertility information checklist, and components of healthy fertility. Data analysis was done using SPSS software, version 20. Pearson, Spearman, and independent t‑tests were used as appropriate. RESULTS: The mean ± SD reproductive health literacy score in the participants was 43.80 ± 18.99 depicting an average literacy level in more than half of the women. Also, the reproductive health literacy score had a statistically significant relationship with the use of low‑failure contraceptive methods (P < 0.001) and planned pregnancy (P = 0.03). However, this relationship was not significant regarding pre‑pregnancy care (P = 0.88) and observing the interval between pregnancies (P = 0.57). CONCLUSION: We found a relationship between the level of reproductive health literacy and the use of family planning methods with low failure and planned pregnancy. Hence, it seems that interventions to improve reproductive health literacy are effective in reducing the occurrence of high‑risk pregnancies and unwanted and unplanned pregnancies. Therefore, it is suggested that the health system consider and provide education related to reproductive health literacy as a part of healthy reproductive services. © 2024 Journal of Education and Health Promotion.
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