scholarly journals Utilidad de la teoría de la conducta planificada para entender el consumo de frutas y verduras: evidencia de estudios en adultos y adolescentes chilenos = Usefulness of the theory of planned behavior to understand the consumption of fruits and vegetables: evidence of studies on Chilean adults and adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 50
Author(s):  
Macarena Sofia Peña-y-Lillo
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Low Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Public Health Communication

Este artículo presenta dos estudios cuantitativos con diseño descriptivo no experimental. El primero corresponde a una encuesta transversal cara a cara a adultos de 18 a 78 años de segmentos socioeconómicos medios y bajos (N = 250). El segundo corresponde a  una encuesta longitudinal autoaplicada en adolescentes de sexo femenino de 12 a 18 años (N = 751). El propósito de ambos estudios fue explorar las asociaciones de los constructos de la teoría de la conducta planificada (TCP) en el contexto del consumo de frutas y verduras en la población chilena. Los datos se analizaron utilizando regresiones múltiples y jerárquicas. En los dos estudios se encontró que las actitudes, normas sociales y percepciones de control estaban significativamente asociadas con las intenciones. Las intenciones, en tanto, tenían una asociación transversal con la conducta. Los hallazgos de este estudio subrayan la utilidad de la TCP para guiar intervenciones para promover una alimentación saludable, en especial, la importancia de las actitudes y las percepciones de control.Palabras clave: dieta saludable; actitudes; percepciones de control conductual; auto-eficacia; promoción de la salud.Abstract Introduction: The theory of planned behavior (TPB) proposes that human behavior can be explained as a function of intentions to perform a given behavior, which in turn are determined by attitudes, normative perceptions and perceptions of control. The model has been extensively recommended and utilized to guide the design of public health communication interventions. Goals: The purpose of this work is to explore the associations of the TPB constructs in the context of fruit and vegetable consumption in the Chilean population. Methods: Two quantitative studies with a descriptive non-experimental design were conducted. The first corresponds to a face-to-face cross-sectional survey of adults 18 to 78 years of medium and low socioeconomic status (N = 250). The second corresponds to a longitudinal self-applied survey of female adolescents 12 to 18 years old (N = 751). The data were analyzed using multiple and hierarchical regressions. Results: In both studies, it was found that attitudes, norms and perceptions of control were significantly associated with intentions. Intentions, in turn, had a cross-sectional association with behavior. Conclusion: This study’s findings underscore the usefulness of the TPB to guide interventions aimed at promoting healthy eating, especially the importance of attitudes and perceptions of control for this purpose.Keywords: healthy diet; attitudes; perceived behavioral control; self-efficacy; health promotion.

Using the Theory of Planned Behavior to Determine the Condom Use Behavior Among College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Asare
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Use Behavior

The study utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to determine condom use behavior among college students. A total of 218 college students with mean age of 20.9 years old participated in the study. A 32- item cross-sectional survey was administered among the participants. The constructs of attitude towards behavior, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm (p<0.001) significantly predicted intention to use condoms and they accounted for 64% of the variance. Behavioral intention significantly predicted condom use and it accounted for 15% of the variance. The TPB could be used to guide programs in promoting condom use among college students.

Intention to adopt cryptocurrency: a robust contribution of trust and the theory of planned behavior

2022 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadur Ali Soomro ◽  
Naimatullah Shah ◽  
Nadia A. Abdelmegeed Abdelwahed
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Practical Implications

PurposeAt present, the adoption of cryptocurrency investment has brought consideration to the globe. The present paper attempts to investigate the intention to adopt cryptocurrency (IACR) among the potential investors of Pakistan.Design/methodology/approachThe theory of planned behavior (TPB) is applied to underpin the conceptual framework. The study uses a quantitative approach. The study collects cross-sectional data through an online survey questionnaire. In the last, the authors utilized 334 samples for outcomes.FindingsFindings of the SEM reveal a significant positive effect of attitude, subjective norms (SNs), perceived behavioral control (PBC) and trust on IACR.Practical implicationsThe outcomes of an investigation would develop further intention and trust towards cryptocurrency adoption. The results would support developing favorable policies regarding the reduction of the ban on cryptocurrency in Pakistan to make easier transactions of the investors further. Possibly, it brings several opportunities in all segments of society in making the digital transaction modes through cryptocurrency. Finally, the findings would further validate the TPB in the context of cryptocurrency.Originality/valueThe study provides a better understanding of cryptocurrency and investors IACR. The empirical evidence further develops the other individuals' intentions towards cryptocurrency usage.

scholarly journals Understanding Factors Contributing to Nurses’ Intention to Care for COVID-19 Patients Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid A. Aljohani ◽  
Mohammad S. Aljohani ◽  
Maria Jocelyn B. Natividad ◽  
Paul Reinald B. Gracia ◽  
Ibtehal I. Qazanli
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Control Beliefs ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Ministry Of Health ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Globally, the nursing community has lost several colleagues during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) battle. One of the negative consequences of the disease is the pressure on healthcare services and demands that exceed the system's capacity to provide sufficient resources. Similarly, the experiences of care providers might trigger emotional and physical stress, which could affect the healthcare system's readiness to manage infectious outbreaks. This study was aimed at investigating nurses’ intention to care for COVID-19 patients and determining factors contributing to their intentions to care at the Ministry of Health facilities in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used to recruit 336 nurses working in Al Madinah Ministry of Health hospitals where COVID-19 patients received medical and nursing care. The instrument was created following the framework of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Results: Nurses’ intention to care for COVID-19 patients was significantly correlated with their education level, nationality, knowledge about COVID-19, and nurses’ exposure during their earlier education for emerging infectious diseases. Factors related to social pressure from friends, colleagues, and workplace administration support needed improvement.  Examining the model fits through multiple regression revealed that the combination of six subscales – “attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, behavioral beliefs, normative beliefs, and control beliefs” – accounted for a significant (89%) variability of intention to care, R2 = 0.892, adjusted R2 = 0.793, F (6-329) = 201, p ≤ 0.000. Conclusion: Providing nursing education is the main predictor of higher nurses' intention to care for COVID-19 patients, it is imperative that nursing education courses should continue investing in enhancing nurses' capabilities in caring for COVID-19 patients.

scholarly journals The Effect of Educational Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on The Performance on Pap Smear Test Screening in Iranian Women

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Heidari Sarvestani ◽  
zahra moradi ◽  
Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽  
Azizollah Dehghan
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test

Abstract Background: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth deadly cancer among women in Iran. Educational interventions based on proper behavior promoting models can lead to early diagnosis of cervical cancer. The theory of planned behavior pays attention to social factors and motivation for following the significant others. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to performing regular Pap smear test based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) among the females living in Fasa, Iran.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 700 participants. Then the educational intervention based on the results of cross-sectional study was conducted in form of a workshop for 50 women as the intervention group, and 50 women were considered as the control group. After all, the data were entered into the SPSS statistical software and were analyzed via logistic regressions analysis, paired t-test, independent t-test, chi-square test, and McNemar test.Result: According to the results, 45.7% of the patients had a history of undergoing a Pap smear test, and 20.7% of them performed this test regularly. The knowledge, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were the predictors of intention and behavior of Pap smear test among the women (P<0.05). These components accounted for 57.4% and 31.6% of the intention and behavior variance, respectively. After the intervention, a significant increase was observed in the mean scores of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in the intervention group compared to the control group. The results revealed no significant difference between the two groups concerning the behavioral intention (p=0.41) and performance of the Pap smear test (p=0.583). The number of the participants who had undergone the Pap smear test increased from 10 to 26 in the intervention group three months after the intervention. The results of McNemar test indicated that this difference was statistically significant.Conclusion: The results indicated an increase in the women’s performance of the Pap smear screening test by appropriate planning, provision of educational packages based on the women’s needs, and using effective subjective norms.This clinical trial is registered in the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20160830029608N3).

scholarly journals Predictive Social Norms of Physicians’ Intention to Use Liver Cancer Screening: Based on an Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qingwen Deng ◽  
Wenbin Liu
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Globally, liver cancer is one of the most malignant tumors and has become a great concern to public health. The serious context of liver cancer prevention and control urges researchers to find more evidence about liver cancer screening and to expand its use. The purpose of this study was to determine the predictors associated with physicians’ intention to use liver cancer screening. Methods: We took contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) as an example, and developed the research framework by adding socials norms to the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Data was collected via a cross-sectional questionnaire survey on a sample of 292 physicians randomly selected from Fujian and Jiangxi provinces in China with a high and low incidence of liver cancer, respectively. Due to the multicollinearity problem of the data, ridge regression was applied to determine the influencing factors of physicians’ intention to use CEUS. Results: Most of the participants (87.30%) reported that they were willing to use liver cancer screening in their clinical practice. The scores of TPB variables were generally higher than those of social norms variables. Regression results indicated that the proposed model was explanatory, which has accounted for 72.6% of the total variance in physicians’ intention. Analyses also illustrated the significant role of TPB variables (attitude and perceived behavioral control) and social norms variables (personal norms, organizational norms, and industrial norms) on the physicians’ intention to use CEUS. Conclusions: The study extended the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) by including the concepts of social norms, which is not only conducive to expanding the knowledge of factors associated with physicians’ intention to use liver cancer screening, but also provide implications for developing strategies to promote the use of certain health services or products, such as playing the roles of core members, holding the panel meeting, and establishing an information push system.

scholarly journals Understanding Athletic Trainers' Beliefs Toward a Multifacted Sport-Related Concussion Approach: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

2013 ◽  
Vol 48 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin Rigby ◽  
Luzita Vela ◽  
Jeff Housman
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Concussion Management ◽  
National Athletic Trainers Association

Context: Practice guidelines recommend a multifaceted approach for managing concussions, but a relatively small percentage of athletic trainers (ATs) follow these recommendations. Understanding ATs' beliefs toward the recommended concussion practice guidelines is the first step in identifying interventions that could increase compliance. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) allows us to measure ATs' beliefs toward the recommended concussion practice guidelines. Objective: To examine the influence of ATs' beliefs toward the current recommended concussion guidelines on concussion-management practice through an application of the TPB. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: A Web link with a survey was e-mailed to 1000 randomly selected members of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA). Patients or Other Participants: A total of 221 certified ATs working in secondary school/clinic, high school, and college/university settings. Main Outcome Measure(s): A 66-item survey reflecting the current recommended concussion guidelines of the NATA and International Conference on Concussion in Sport was created to measure beliefs using the TPB constructs attitude toward the behavior (BA), subjective norms (SN), perceived behavioral control (PBC), and behavioral intention (BI) of ATs. We used a linear multiple regression to determine if the TPB constructs BA, SN, and PBC predicted BI and if PBC and BI predicted behavior according to the TPB model. Results: We found that BA, SN, and PBC predicted BI (R = 0.683, R2 = 0.466, F3,202 = 58.78, P &lt; .001). The BA (t202 = 5.53, P &lt; .001) and PBC (t202 = 9.64, P &lt; .001) contributed to the model, whereas SN (t202 = −0.84, P = .402) did not. The PBC and BI predicted behavior (R = 0.661, R2 = 0.437, F2,203 = 78.902, P &lt; .001). Conclusions: In this sample, the TPB constructs predicted BI and behavior of ATs' compliance with recommended concussion-management guidelines. The BA and PBC were the most influential constructs, indicating that those with positive attitudes toward concussion-management recommendations are more likely to implement them, and ATs are less likely to implement them when they do not believe they have the power to do so. We theorize that interventions targeting ATs' attitudes and control perceptions will lead to improved compliance.

scholarly journals Safe Traffic Behaviors in High School Students: a Predictive Cross-sectional Study Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vahid Ranaei ◽  
Laleh Hassani ◽  
Alireza Shahab Jahanlou ◽  
Ghodratollah Roshanaei ◽  
Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Road traffic injuries are known as one of the leading causes of death of young people in the world. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigating the effective factors on safe traffic behavior of high school students in Hamadan using the theory of planned behavior. Methods: The present study is a cross-sectional-analytical study. The population of this study was all high school male students in Hamadan in the academic year 2020, of which 414 were selected by stratified random sampling method. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire that was conducted and were confirmed its validity and reliability. Results: Findings from Spearman correlation analysis and multiple regression showed that there is a significant positive relationship between knowledge (p<0.001), attitudes towards behavior (p<0.001), subjective norms (p<0.001) and perceived behavioral control (p<0.001) with students' behavioral intention. Also, was significant the effect of perceived behavioral control (P <0.001) and behavioral intention (P <0.001) on traffic safety behavior. Conclusion: Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the theory of planned behavior can be useful in predicting safe traffic behaviors.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Predictive Power of the Theory of Planned Behavior on the Intention of Pregnant Women to Neonatal Care

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Azamalsadat Navabi ◽  
mohsen shamsi ◽  
mahboobeh khorsandi ◽  
Maryam zamanian
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Neonatal Care ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Considering that neonatal are the most sensitive group to kind of diseases, the present study aimed to evaluation of the predictive power of the Theory of Planned Behavior on the intention of pregnant women to neonatal care.Method: In this cross-sectional study, 100 pregnant women in trimester of pregnancy were selected by random sampling. Data was collected using valid and reliable questionnaire and interviews conducted with pregnant women. The questionnaire included demographic characteristic of the mothers and theory planned behavior construct. Finally the data were analyzed by SPSS 20 T-test, Chi-square, Correlation, ANOVA and regression. Results: The average age of the sample was 26.12±4.9 and the average duration of marriage age was 3.9 ±2.74 years. There was a high correlation between perceived behavioral control and behavioral intention (r=0.40; p < 0.001). Over 40% of pregnant women were shown to lack overall Knowledge about the items related to neonatal care. The mothers who were better prepared for parenting tended to have a higher level of schooling, perceived control behavior and knowledge. Regression analysis showed that the knowledge and perceived behavior control R2 =32% in the prediction of neonatal care intentions.Conclusions: Findings of this study show support for the predictive ability of the theory of planned behavior in predicting for neonatal care therefore the design of educational intervention should be based on intention and knowledge as the most important predictors of maternal behavior.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Nursing Students’ Intention to Report Needlestick Injuries: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 234-243
Author(s):  
Nelson A. Ditching ◽  
Angel Grace F. Furatero ◽  
Razilee Vania S. Iquiña ◽  
Aira Darlyn M. Sabulao ◽  
Jason M. Supremo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Needlestick Injury ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Needlestick Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Nursing students, like other healthcare workers, are prone to needlestick injuries. Over the years, studies have been conducted regarding needlestick injuries. However, its prevalence among Filipino nursing students’ is still not known. Also, nursing students’ intention to report needlestick injuries in the Philippines has not been explored.Purpose: The purpose of this research was to determine the factors associated with the intention to report needlestick injuries among nursing students applying the Theory of Planned Behavior.Methods: This cross-sectional study used the Needlestick Injuries Reporting Intention Scale (NIRIS) and was distributed among 233 senior nursing students in Iloilo City, Philippines. Descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation were utilized to analyze the data.Results: The results of the study revealed that 15% of nursing students had experienced a needlestick injury. However, only less than half (45.71%) of those who sustained needlestick injury reported the incident. Nursing students exhibited a positive attitude (M=5.41; SD=0.63) toward reporting needlestick injuries. They perceived a high social pressure (M=4.65; SD=0.46), high behavioral control (M=4.19; SD=0.45), and high intention (M=8.99; SD=1.15) in reporting needlestick injuries. Attitude (p=0.000), subjective norm (p=0.000), and perceived behavioral control (p=0.000) were significantly correlated with the intention to report needlestick injuries.Conclusion: This study supports the Theory of Planned Behavior in identifying factors influencing nursing students’ intention to report needlestick injuries.

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