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Descriptive statistics, group comparisons, correlation analyses, hierarchical multiple linear regression, structural equation modeling (SEM), and mediation analysis within the SEM framework were performed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean DMSIP score was 34.39 \u00b1 7.73. The hierarchical regression model explained 59.0% of the variance, with positive attitudes toward AI emerging as the strongest associated factor. In the structural equation model, the contextual latent composite construct representing selected sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics (SDS) showed the strongest direct association with DMSIP, followed by attitudes toward AI. AI literacy was not significantly associated with DMSIP in the structural model. Mediation analysis showed that attitudes toward AI mediated the association between AI literacy and DMSIP.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The role of AI should also be considered when examining the perceived influence of internet-based information on pregnancy-related decision-making. 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