Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Explain Expecting Couples Birth Preparedness Intentions in a Rural Setting: A Cross-Sectional Study from Rukwa, Southern Tanzania

Table 2

Frequency distribution table on attitudes, perceived subjective norms, perceived behavior control towards birth preparedness, and birth preparedness intention among expecting couples.

Variables	Pregnant women		Their partners
	n		n
Attitude
Positive attitude	537	98.4	528	96.7
Negative attitude	9	1.6	18	3.3
Subjective norms
Positive subjective norms	495	90.7	526	96.3
Negative subjective norms	51	9.3	20	3.7
Perceived behavior control
Positive behavior control	532	97.4	521	95.4
Negative behavior control	14	2.6	25	4.6
Intention to prepare for childbirth
No	25	4.6	3	0.5
Yes	521	95.4	543	99.5