The Relationship Between E‐Health Literacy and Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnancy

Abstract

Objective: The pregnancy process plays a crucial role in healthy living behavior change in mothers. The study was conducted to determine the relationship between e‐health literacy and healthy living behaviors in pregnant women. Methods: The descriptive study was conducted in the units of Ondokuz Mayıs University Health Application and Research Center, Departmet of gynecology and obstetrics clinics between 15.01‐ 15.07.2023. Study data; was collected using the Personal Information Form, the E‐Health Literacy Scale, and the Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnancy Scale. Results: The mean scores of the Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnancy Scale sub‐dimensions of the pregnant women; Responsibility for pregnancy 18,03±2,75, Hygiene 18,19±2,34, Nutrition 32.31±6.05, Physical activity 10.25±3.05, Travel 19.30±4.96, Acceptance of pregnancy 17 .36±3.23 and the scale total was 115.71±15.80. It was determined that the mean E‐Health Literacy Scale score of the pregnant women was 27.69±7.45. A statistically significant and positive correlation was found between the Healthy Living Behaviors in Pregnancy Scale and sub-dimensions mean scores of the pregnant women and the mean E‐Health Literacy Scale scores (p<0.05). Conclusion: In the study, healthy lifestyle behaviors of pregnant women during pregnancy were relatively high; It was determined that e‐health literacy levels were above the average. It has been observed that the e‐health literacy levels of pregnant women positively affect their healthy life behaviors. At this point, it is recommended to be very careful about the accessibility, safe and content of the web pages. © 2024, Ataturk Universitesi. All rights reserved.