Determining the level of superstition belief in pregnancy

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the superstitions of pregnant women. Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 278 pregnant women living in Agri between October 2021 and August 2022. Results: It was determined that the total mean score of the pregnant women on the Superstitious Belief Scale  was 36.16±13.75. A statistically significant difference was found between the educational status, monthly income, perception of pregnancy and superstition levels of the pregnant women [p<0.05]. Conclusion: It was found that the total Superstitious Belief Scale scores of the pregnant women were moderate and unplanned pregnancy, income and education level affected the superstition score means.