Influencing factors on preventive health behaviors for Zika virus in pregnant women and their partners

ConclusionsFactors that influence preventive health behaviors for Zika virus were different by gender. However, attitudes to Zika virus were influential to both genders. Gender differences should be considered in development of health policies to improve preventive health behaviors for Zika virus. Younger and less educated women are to be targeted and health management programs should be developed to promote health motivation.Relevance to clinical practicePregnant women, women preparing for pregnancy, and their partners need education and public health promotion to improve self ‐management during travel to places where Zika virus is endemic. Health policies and health management programs considering age and educational background should be developed to promote health motivation in women of child‐bearing age.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research