Assessment of Health Behaviors Related to Nutrition of Pregnant Women in Hospitals

This study aims to assess the behaviors of pregnant women regarding their nutritional status in hospitals within Mosul City to promote optimal nutrition during pregnancy. The study used a descriptive design from December 2023 to April 2024. A purposive sample of pregnant women who visited hospitals in Mosul was collected. The study tool consisted of demographic data about pregnant women, six questions about women's health histories, and seven questions about health behaviors related to nutrition, with four choices for each question. And eating meat during one week. Seven experts measured the tool and its reliability (0.81). Most of the women (63.6%) reported taking supplements, and (66.4%) were in the third trimester. A small percentage of women (15.6%) reported having a deformity. The majority of women (81.6%) reported having visited a healthcare center. The majority of women (72.8%) had 1-3 pregnancies. Most pregnant women never eat meat, fish, or dairy during the week. The study revealed that a significant number of pregnant women in the sample reported taking supplements and eating meat types and dairy are lower. The study recommended appropriate nutritional guidance be provided to pregnant women in health centers.