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Table 1 The outline of the educational sessions in the intervention group

From: Preventing postpartum depression in pregnant women using an app-based health-promoting behaviors program (Pender’s health promotion model): a randomized Controlled Trial

Educational sessions

Titles of sessions

(Based on health-promoting behaviors’ dimensions)

First session

Introduction, nutrition (the importance of nutrition during pregnancy, main food groups, recommended consumption amount)

Second session

Physical activity (definition and importance of physical activity, appropriate exercises and danger signs during physical activity)

Third session

Stress management (stress and its complications, strategies for managing stress)

Fourth session

Health responsibility (individual responsibilities to maintain and promote health)

Fifth session

Spiritual growth (orientation with the spiritual growth concept and exercises for spiritual growth)

Sixth session

Interpersonal relations (the importance of establishing correct interpersonal relationships, strengthening interpersonal relationships, self-expression skills)