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This study was also aimed to determine the predictors of MHL and pregnancy outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Study smple and\u00a0Data Collection: In this study, 337 randomly selected postpartum women completed three questionnaires, including a demographics form, an obstetrics history checklist, and the Maternal Health Literacy and Pregnancy Outcome Questionnaire (MHLAPQ).<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>Results:\u00a0The mean MHL and pregnancy outcome scores were 60.80 \u00b1 9.91 and 49.88 \u00b1 5.69, respectively. Of the participants, 56% adopted both formal and informal HISB. Education and internet HISB was associated with the odds of being in the group with higher MHL. 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