Author:
He Lu,Li Si-Tian,Qin Meng-Xia,Yan Yan,La Yuan-Yuan,Cao Xi,Cai Yu-Tong,Wang Yu-Xiao,Liu Jie,Wu Da-Hong,Feng Qilong
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Most previous studies on women of childbearing age have focused on reproductive health and fertility intentions, and evidence regarding the comprehensive health status of women of childbearing age is limited. This study aimed to comprehensively examine the health status of women of childbearing age through a multi-method and multi-indicator evaluation, analyze the factors that influence their overall health, and provide sound recommendations for the improvement and promotion of healthy behaviors.
Methods
Data on women of childbearing age living in Shanxi Province were collected between September 2021 and January 2022 through online and offline surveys. The k-means algorithm was used to assess health-related patterns in women, and multivariate nonconditional logistic regression was used to assess the influencing factors of women’s overall health.
Results
In total, 1,258 of 2,925 (43%) participants were classified as having a good health status in all five domains of the three health dimensions: quality of life, mental health, and illness. Multivariate logistic regression showed that education level, gynecological examination status, health status of family members, access to medical treatment, age, cooking preferences, diet, social support, hand washing habits, attitude toward breast cancer prevention, and awareness of reproductive health were significantly associated with different health patterns.
Conclusions
The comprehensive health status of women of childbearing age in Shanxi Province is generally good; however, a large proportion of women with deficiencies in some dimensions remains. Since lifestyle greatly impacts women’s health, health education on lifestyle and health-related issues should be strengthened.
Funder
Basic Research Program of Shanxi Province
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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