benefits and barriers perceived The study of the benefits and barriers perceived by Iranian nulliparous pregnant women on the delivery

Background and Objectives: Individuals do a healthy behavior if they feel performing healthy behavior has a lot of benefits for them and they remove the barriers to healthy behavior. This study was aimed to investigate the perceived benefits and barriers of nulliparous pregnant women regarding the Method of delivery in Minoodasht city. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional one conducted on 153 nulliparous pregnant women referring to health centers in Minoodasht city who were selected through convenience sampling method in 2013-2014. The data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire with 4 sections. Data were analyzed by SPSS software 19, descriptive and analytical statistics, indices of persion, and Spearman and ANOVA tests(p <0. 05). The individuals' participation was also voluntary and with informed consent.Results: The mean age of pregnant women was 22. 2 ± 4.71 years. 65.5% intended to have vaginal delivery and 28.1% intended to have Cesarean delivery. There was a significant relationship between intention to choose the Method of delivery and the construct of perceived benefits (p <0.001) and perceived barriers (p <0.001). Also, there was a significant relationship between different social classes, the construct of perceived barriers (p <0.001) and behavioral intention (p <0.001.Conclusion: The mothers' intention can be influenced by increasing the perceived benefits and reducing the perceived barriers. Therefore, an appropriate educational program should be set and presented to women based on the findings of the study.

benefits and barriers perceived The study of the benefits and barriers perceived by Iranian nulliparous pregnant women on the delivery Keywords:

mode of delivery , behavioral intention , perceived barriers , perceived benefits , pregnant women