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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The College of Nursing at the University of Baghdad held a discussion on a master’s thesis entitled \u201cUsing the expanded health belief model to predict healthy eating habits among pregnant women.\u201d The thesis was presented by researcher Maha Leith Khalil under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Wessana Jumaa Mohammed in the college’s main hall.<\/p>\n
The study aimed to verify the ability of the components of the expanded health belief model to predict pregnant women’s commitment to a healthy diet<\/p>\n
The researcher concluded that it is important to develop and implement health awareness programs targeting pregnant women of different age groups and educational levels. The recommendations focused on the need to strengthen the health motivation and confidence of pregnant women in adhering to a healthy diet. The researcher received an excellent grade for her thesis.<\/p>\n
This research is an important step towards achieving sustainable development, as promoting maternal and child health contributes to building a healthier and more productive society. Adherence to a healthy diet during pregnancy not only supports the health of the current generation, but also lays the foundation for future generations and reduces long-term health burdens, thereby promoting social and economic sustainability. It also achieves the third goal of good health.<\/p>\n