Psychometric Properties of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale in Portuguese Pregnant Women.

Maria Arminda NunesBernadette Mazurek MelnykSofia AlmeidaAlexandrina CardosoMargarida Vieira

Published in: Western journal of nursing research (2024)

Our results suggest that the HLBES is an instrument for reporting healthy lifestyle behaviors in Portuguese pregnant women; however, further studies are recommended. This scale can be used to not only describe healthy lifestyle behaviors in pregnant women but also to determine the effects of health promoting interventions.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
psychometric properties
physical activity
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
public health
pregnancy outcomes
mental health
emergency department
type diabetes
case control