Health Behavior's Deference in Intended and Unintended Pregnancies

Most of unintended pregnancies occur in developing countries that cause mortality and morbidity in the number of mothers every day. In unintended pregnancies, women Show different health behaviors such as late initiation of prenatal care or supplement taking. This case-control survey conducted on 240 parturient presenting for vaginal delivery. Samples were selected using a continued method and accordingly unintended or intended pregnancies were placed in two groups: case (n = 80) and control (n = 160). Health behaviors were recorded using given questions, and prenatal care clinics. Statistical analysis was performed using man-Whitney, Students t-test, and chi-squared test where appropriate. Finding of present study showed a meaningful statistical difference evidences for maternal health behaviors. There was statistical difference between two groups in preconception counseling, entry into prenatal care, and supplement taking. According to the findings of the present study, unintended pregnancies are more likely to result in adverse health behaviors. It is recommended that health services be delivered effectively to women to make them aware of unintended pregnancy morbidity and to encourage family programming in their life.