Table 2 Exploratory factory analysis of the IR-TBICS scale (n = 240)

Q8. Delivering my child by the planned cesarean section will aid in creating a healthy relationship between my spouse and me.

.775

0.113

− 0.067

0.028

0.053

Q9. Caesarean section is generally easier than vaginal birth method.

.716

0.102

0.001

0.133

0.002

Q7. A child born by cesarean section is more intelligent than a child born from vaginal birth.

.684

0.096

0.021

0.255

0.099

Q13. Delivering my child by the vaginal birth method can change my bodily form.

.679

0.070

0.215

0.159

0.250

Q10. Caesarean section delivery does not have a negative effect on postpartum sexual relationships.

.548

0.275

0.165

− 0.393

0.190

Q11. Delivering my child by the planned cesarean section is convenient for me.

.541

0.042

0.446

− 0.019

− 0.009

Q12. A planned cesarean section provide relief so I can bond more with my child.

.539

0.365

− 0.047

0.053

− 0.183

Q3. In my opinion, a woman with problems like pelvic stenosis should have a caesarean section.

− 0.020

.735

0.387

− 0.172

0.138

Q1. In all situations, doing cesarean section is more appropriate than the vaginal birth method.

0.103

.716

0.013

0.166

0.123

Q5. Delivering my children by the planned cesarean section is a significant experience for me.

0.300

.688

− 0.098

0.018

0.198

Q6. I do not think we have had any serious complications after childbirth by cesarean section.

0.201

.672

0.362

− 0.142

0.209

Q2. In my opinion, the problems of vaginal birth method are greater than cesarean section.

0.223

.630

0.529

0.094

0.057

Q4. It is important to me that I deliver my children by the planned cesarean section.

0.301

.559

0.489

0.014

0.012

Q18. To my spouse, delivering my child at a specific time of day and at a specific time of the year can impact my child’s success in life.

− 0.021

0.091

.734

− 0.063

0.157

Q15. My spouse believes that the planned cesarean section is unsafe for me.

0.138

− 0.015

.656

− 0.184

0.234

Q17. Delivering my child by the planned cesarean section is an important experience for my spouse.

− 0.119

0.196

.556

− 0.024

0.351

Q14. My spouse believes that the planned cesarean section is risky for my child.

− 0.015

0.346

.534

0.044

0.226

Q16. My family believe that the planned cesarean section is hazardous for my child.

0.448

0.393

.529

− 0.008

0.028

Q20. I believe that it is important to my family that I deliver my child by the planned cesarean section.

0.184

0.040

− 0.056

.846

− 0.041

Q19. I believe that it is important to my spouse that I deliver my child by the planned cesarean section.

0.261

0.082

− 0.027

.814

− 0.029

Q21. I believe that it is preference of doctor that I deliver my child by the planned cesarean section.

0.447

0.383

0.266

.458

0.070

Q22. I intend to have my childbirth by cesarean section method.

0.119

0.234

0.102

− 0.077

.780

Q24. I plan to deliver my child using the planned cesarean section method.

− 0.015

0.193

0.289

− 0.004

.732

Q23. I would like to deliver my child using the planned cesarean section method.

0.176

0.004

0.360

− 0.044

.555