Explaining fasting during Ramadan in pregnant women

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Summary

Ajzen’s theory of reasoned action (TRA) and theory of planned behavior (TPB): 

Presenters: Farah Latif and Sarah Gonzalez

Farah Latif, George Mason University
Sarah Gonzalez, Saint Louis University

This study proposes that in collectivistic cultures where cultural and religious practices often juxtapose, healthcare campaigns may have to use untraditional methods in health campaigns to correct risky behaviors. This study explores the deleterious effects of “accelerated starvation,” which takes place when a fetus experiences extended periods of restricted nutrition.

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