Psychological Predictors of Intention to Deliver Vaginally through the Extended Parallel Process Model: A Mixed-Method Approach in Pregnant Iranian Women.
نویسندگان
چکیده
OBJECTIVES Despite the fact that cesarean delivery does not offer significant health benefits for either mother or newborn, there has been a noticeable upward trend in elective cesarean births in Iran, over the last two decades. This study aims to examine whether knowledge, perception of health threats, efficacy, and personal beliefs act as psychological predictors towards the intention of women to have a normal vaginal delivery. METHODS The mixed-method approach was used as quantitative and qualitative design. Simultaneously, 290 pregnant women who visited prenatal clinics participated in the study. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected using a structured questionnaire based on Witte's Extended Parallel Process Model, and four focus groups, respectively. RESULTS Women perceived lower personal risk but higher levels of efficacy. Perceived self-efficacy, severity, and response efficacy emerged as significant predictors of intention to experience vaginal birth. The participants' insufficient knowledge and misconceptions about birth methods were prevalent. Major themes were identified and divided into negative and positive beliefs about vaginal birth. CONCLUSION This educational model is useful for understanding women's intention to undergo a vaginal birth, especially when it is combined with a qualitative approach. Maternal care providers should acknowledge their clients' beliefs and intended childbirth methods prior to offering medical intervention.
منابع مشابه
Health Information-Seeking Behavior of Pregnant Women: A Grounded Theory Study
Background and Aim: In studies of special groups’ information seeking behavior, there is not a complete understanding of pregnant women's information seeking process. The purpose is to gain a deeper understanding of health information seeking behavior of the pregnant women. Method: This is an applied qualitative method using Grounded Theory approach. Data were collected through semi- structured...
متن کاملStudy of the Determinants of Protective Behavior against Skin Cancer Based on the Extended Parallel Process Model in Medical Students of Shahrekord Branch of Azad University in 2021: A Descriptive Study
Background and Objectives: Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, and the best way to prevent it is to protect yourself from the sun. The aim of this study was to determine the factors determining the protective behavior of skin cancer based on the extended parallel process model in medical students of Shahrekord Branch of Azad University in 2021. Materials and Methods: This descriptiv...
متن کاملبررسی کاربرد تئوری رفتار برنامهریزی شده در پیشبینی قصد تغذیه انحصاری با شیر مادر تا پایان شش ماهگی در زنان باردار شهر قم در سال 1393
Background and Objective: Despite global efforts to increase the exclusive breast-feeding, this rate is still undesirable. This study aimed to determine the applicability of the theory of planned-behavior in predicting intention to exclusive breast-feeding for six months among pregnant women in Qom in 2014. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study has been conducted on 240 pre...
متن کاملThe Predictors of Healthy Eating Behavior among Pregnant Women: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Background It has been documented that maternal nutrition is associated with positive birth outcomes. This study was aimed at determining the predictors of healthy eating behavior among pregnant women in Qazvin, Iran in the context of the theory of planned behavior (TBP). Materials and Methods In this longitudinal study, 182 pregnant women who were referred to teaching hospitals in Qazvin in 20...
متن کاملApplication of health belief model to identify predictors of colorectal cancer screening intention
Introduction: Belief in the usefulness and effectiveness of screening along with demographic characteristics are among the reasons for doing screening. The main purpose of this study was to identify the predictors of intention for doing colorectal cancer screening using health belief model and demographic characteristics. Materials and Methods: The present study is an analytical cross-sectional...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
برای دانلود متن کامل این مقاله و بیش از 32 میلیون مقاله دیگر ابتدا ثبت نام کنید
ثبت ناماگر عضو سایت هستید لطفا وارد حساب کاربری خود شوید
ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Oman medical journal
دوره 28 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013