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Introduction: Iran has been recognized as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for AIDS, and that the only effective way for fighting, is health education to a high-risk population and vulnerable groups. The purpose of this study was to determine the predictive factors of behavioral intention in AIDS prevention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior among nursing and midwifery students. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, a total of 104 nursing and midwifery students at Guilan University of Medical Sciences participated in the study. Sampling was done using census method. The instrument for data collection was “AIDS Prevention Planned Behavior Scale.” The scale consists of three parts of demographic information section, the “theory of planned behavior” constructs including attitudes toward behavior, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and behavioral intention, and AIDS prevention behavior. Validity and reliability of the scale were examined and confirmed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21. Results: Linear regression analysis showed that in total, 54 of the variance in the behavioral intention of AIDS prevention in nursing and midwifery students could be predicted by the constructs of perceived behavioral control and subjective norms. Conclusion: Given the high predictive power of perceived behavioral control and subjective norms in behavioral control, it is recommended that educational interventions based on “theory of planned behavior” be focused on these two constructs in the area of AIDS prevention behaviors. © 2019 JPR Solutions. All rights reserved.
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