scholarly journals Overweight/Obesity-Related Attitudes and Self-Care Behaviours: Evaluation and Comparison of the Protection Motivation Model and Theory of Planned Behaviour

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Tack Kwei Ho ◽  
Xiao Yuan Sun
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Motivation Model

The present study identified, evaluated, and compared two health belief/attitudinal models (protection motivation theory and the theory of planned behaviour) that explain the decision-making processes associated with both the intention for and engagement in self-care overweight/obesity-reducing behaviours. Multi-model analysis with a sample of 1,100 participants indicated that the theory of planned behaviour offered a better representation of, and provided a more potent theoretical framework than the protection motivation model in explaining the decision-making processes underlying both the intention for and engagement in self-care overweight/obesity-reducing behaviours. Employment of multi-group analysis yielded no significant gender differences in the adoption of overweight/obesity-reducing behaviours, which suggest similar decision-making processes for males and females. The implications of these findings with regard to the role that health beliefs and attitudes play as key predictors of the decision of whether or not to engage in self-care overweight/obesity-related behaviours are discussed.

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship of Health Beliefs and Self-Care Behaviors Related to Diabetic Foot Ulcers of Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7207
Author(s):  
Meng-Chien Tsai ◽  
Hsiao-Ling Chuang ◽  
Cheng-Yi Huang ◽  
Shu-Hsin Lee ◽  
Wen-Chun Liao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Living Alone ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Care Behavior

Objective: Diabetic foot ulcers are an invasive complication of diabetes and are increasing. This study investigates the relationship between health beliefs and foot self-care behaviors, among people with type II diabetes. Methods: A cross-sectional design was adopted, and 98 patients were recruited from outpatient clinics of the endocrine department. The questionnaires of Demographic, Diabetes Foot Ulcer Health Belief Scale (Health Beliefs, DFUHBS), and Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale (Self Care, DFSBS) were used to collect data. Results: Among the subjects living alone or who had diabetes less than ten years, the score of DFSBS was significantly lower than among those living with families or who had diabetes for ten years or more. The frequency of performing diabetes foot self-care behavior, among males was lower than among females significantly. Although there was no significant difference in the Health Belief total score, there were differences in the benefit subscale. Those who had junior high school level or less or had diabetes less than ten years, their score was significantly lower than those with senior high school level or more or had diabetes ten years or more. In a multivariable regression model, living with family, diabetes duration, and health beliefs explained 42.9% of the variance of diabetic-foot self-care behaviors. Conclusions: Living alone, shorter duration of diabetes, male gender, and lower health belief scores predict less adequate diabetic foot self-care behavior. Health care providers should assess these factors when designing individual care plans.

Intention to Vaccinate against COVID-19: a Social Marketing perspective using the Theory of Planned Behaviour and Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kojo Kakra Twum ◽  
Daniel Ofori ◽  
Gloria Kakrabah-Quarshie Agyapong ◽  
Andrews Agya Yalley
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Belief Model

Purpose This study examines the factors influencing intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 in a developing country context using the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and health belief model (HBM). Design/methodology/approach Through a cross-sectional survey design, the study adopted a quantitative approach to data collection and analysis. The study used an online survey to collect data from 478 respondents eligible to take the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana. Findings Attitude, social norm, perceived behavioural control, perceived susceptibility and cues to action were found to be predictors of COVID-19 vaccination intention. The results also showed that perceived severity, perceived benefits and perceived barriers did not predict COVID-19 vaccination intention. Practical implications To enhance the effectiveness of COVID-19 social marketing campaigns, social marketing theories such as the TPB and HBM can aid in assessing the intention of the target population to take the vaccines. An assessment of vaccination intention will help understand disease threat perception and behavioural evaluation. The consideration of the effect of demography on vaccination intention will aid in developing effective campaigns to satisfy the needs of segments. Originality/value This study adds to the limited research on understanding citizens’ intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 by combining the TPB and HBM to predict vaccination intention. The study contributes towards the use of social marketing practices to enhance the efficacy of vaccination campaigns.

scholarly journals Testicular self-examination: a test of the health belief model and the theory of planned behaviour

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 272-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. McClenahan ◽  
M. Shevlin ◽  
G. Adamson ◽  
C. Bennett ◽  
B. O'Neill
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
The Health Belief Model
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