Background and Objective: In traffic accidents, although injuries may be minor, there is always the potential for adverse effects on the pregnant mother and fetus.The aim of the present study was to investigate the factors influencing the intention to use seat belt among pregnant women in Yasuj, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 353 pregnant women in Yasuj, based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire including demographic information and questions related to the determinants of seat belt wearing behavior in pregnant women in four sections: attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention. Results: In this study, 353 pregnant women with a mean age of 30.2 ± 4.5 years, mostly with a bachelor's degree and housewives, participated. The results of the study showed that the perceived behavioral control variable had a significant relationship with behavioral intention, so that with a one-unit increase in the perceived behavioral control score, the probability of wearing a seat belt by pregnant women increases by 94%. Also, the logistic regression test showed that the age variable only has an inverse and significant effect on seat belt wearing behavior. So that with a one-unit increase in the age of pregnant women, the chance of wearing a seat belt in them decreased by 0.074. Conclusion: The results of this study indicate the priority of the issue of seat belt wearing behavior in pregnant women and the design of related educational interventions. Also, focusing on perceived behavioral control in pregnant women using the Theory of Planned Behavior is suggested to increase the intention to wear a seat belt.
Zeinat Motlagh F, kosha Z, ghojani R, avazpoor M, harooni J. Why Iranian Pregnant Women do not use seat belts: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. armaghanj 2025; 30 (6) URL: http://armaghanj.yums.ac.ir/article-1-3762-en.html
