The Relationship between Body Image, Quality of Life, and Their Predicting Factors in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Pregnancy is a period that can influence women’s psychological health, including body image and quality of life. This study aimed to examine the relationship between life their predicting factors in pregnant women. cross-sectional was conducted on 250 women referred health centers Ilam City, Iran. Participants were selected using random sampling method. Data collection tools comprised sociodemographic questionnaire, Body Image Concern Inventory (BICI), questionnaire (Short Form-12). analyzed SPSS software (version 22, Inc., Chicago, IL). The mean ±SD concern estimated at 31.77±9.86 54.62±15.71, respectively. There significant negative correlation (P=0.001, r=-0.313). Also, most important predictors vitality, mass index (BMI), general unintended pregnancy, respectively, dissatisfaction predictor revealed some variables affecting Further studies are required consider other influencing among