Document Type : Original Article
Authors
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection is a common infection in women during pregnancy, leading to
many complications for both mother and fetus if untreated. The present study aimed to investigate the
predictability of constructs of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in adopting urinary tract infection
prevention behaviors in pregnant women.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the present cross‑sectional study, we selected 100 pregnant
women who visited the comprehensive health service centers of Zarrinshahr using convenience
sampling from July to September 2019. We collected data by a questionnaire designed based on
the constructs of the TPB and analyzed data using SPSS 20 and linear regression test and Pearson
correlation coefficient. A significant level was considered as α < 0.05.
RESULTS: In the study, the Pearson correlation coefficient showed direct relationships between the
score of behavior and the scores of knowledge (P = 0.005), attitude (P = 0.02), perceived behavioral
control (P < 0.001), and behavioral intention (P = 0.001). Linear regression analysis indicated that
among the above variables, the perceived behavioral control, knowledge, and behavioral intention
were significant predictors of scores of urinary tract infection prevention behaviors, respectively, in
terms of their importance.
CONCLUSION: In this study, perceived behavioral control is detected as the main predictor of
doing urinary tract infection prevention behaviors in pregnant women and should be considered in
designing educational interventions.
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