Table 5 The constructs of HBM between the two groups of women who prefer a vaginal birth (VB) or a cesarean delivery (CD)

   Perceived benefits (VB)

12.61 ± 3.577

7.53 ± 4.285

<0.001 ***

   Perceived severity (VB)

2.45 ± 2.334

5.40 ± 2.419

<0.001 ***

   Perceived barriers (VB)

0.35 ± 0.548

0.45 ± 0.668

0.167

   Cues to action (VB)

1.50 ± 0.951

1.33 ± 1.131

0.208

   Perceived benefits (CD)

9.63 ± 6.035

15.66 ± 5.697

<0.001 ***

   Perceived severity (CD)

2.63 ± 1.548

1.60 ± 1.431

<0.001 ***

   Perceived barriers (CD)

2.08 ± 1.572

2.36 ± 1.513

0.180

   Cues to action (CD)

1.22 ± 1.241

2.05 ± 1.373

<0.001 ***

Odd Ratio (95% CI).

P-value

1.127 (1.028–1.235)

0.011*

0.677 (0.480–0.955)

0.026*

0.712 (0.625–0.810)

<0.0001 *

1.565 (1.264–1.938)

<0.0001 *