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Table 3 Classification of main categories and subcategories

From: The experiences of women of reproductive age regarding health-promoting behaviours: A qualitative study

Main categories

Subcategories

Establishing an appropriate eating pattern

- Dedication to balanced consumption of all food groups

 

- Meals and appropriate pattern of eating

 

- Proper cooking

 

- Good food preparation and storage

Establishing a balanced rest/activity pattern

- Dedication to appropriate and favourable exercises

 

- Enough rest/sleep

Spirituality

- Self-awareness and self-construction

 

- Thinking and optimism

 

- Adhering to the religious rituals

 

- Attending to and strengthening religious beliefs and attitudes

Stress management

- Relaxation and making happy moments

 

- Tolerance and compromising with problems

Personal sensitivity and responsibility

- Regular assessment of physical health

 

- Observing medical recommendations and advice

 

- Observing personal hygiene

Establishing an appropriate pattern of social interactions

- Participation in community service

 

- Tendency and dedication to social integration

 

- Close family relationships

 

- Relationship with the children

Practicing safe and healthy recreation

- Travel and nature tours

 

- Growing flowers and plants

 

- Reading and painting

 

- Watching television and listening to music

Feeling improvement in physical and functional health

- Sense of increased energy and physical strength

 

- Improved sleep

 

- Sense of being able to prevent disease occurrence and progression

Feeling improvement in emotional and psychological health

- Feeling joy and vitality

 

- Reducing tension and creating relaxation

 

- Feeling good understanding of self

 

- Satisfaction and increased confidence

 

- Enhanced thinking and positive thinking

 

- Improving mood