scholarly journals Applying the theory of planned behavior to determine factors associated with physical activity by women with hypertension in rural areas of Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Effat Hatefnia ◽  
Kobra Alizadeh ◽  
Mostafa Ghorbani
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Health Care Centers

AbstractBackgroundHypertension is the leading preventable cause of premature deaths worldwide. Physical activity reduces the levels of blood lipids and blood pressure in people suffering from hypertension.ObjectivesTo apply the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to determine factors associated with physical activity by women with hypertension who were referred to health care centers in Kiashahr in 2016.MethodsThe present observational study was conducted in a cross-section of 215 women diagnosed with hypertension who had records in health care centers in Kiashahr and who were recruited through census from August to September 2016. The data collection tool was a custom-designed questionnaire based on the TPB, and the collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistical methods.ResultsThe mean scores of knowledge, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intention to undertake physical activity were significantly (P < 0.01) higher among women who performed regular physical activity than in those without regular physical activity. Constructs including behavioral intention (P < 0.001, odds ratio (OR) 1.36, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.15, 1.61) and attitude (P = 0.004, OR 1.27, 95% CI 1.08, 1.50) were significant predictors for undertaking physical activities.ConclusionsAttitude and behavioral intention were predictors for undertaking physical activities. We recommended the design of interventional programs based on these 2 factors for women with hypertension living in rural areas of Iran.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Risk Behaviors Towards Hepatitis B Among Migrant Workers: A Cross-sectional Study Based on Theory of Planned Behavior

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui Xiang ◽  
Mingjing Li ◽  
Meng Xiao ◽  
Min Liu ◽  
Xiaoshan Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background: Rural-to-urban migrant workers are susceptible to hepatitis B (HB) because they lack self-protection awareness and social support. The present study aimed to investigate the current status of risk behaviors (RB) regarding HB among migrant workers and the influencing factors defined by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed by two-stage cluster sampling from June to December 2018 in Chongqing, China. Logistic regression was adopted to explore factors associated with HB-related RB and behavioral intention (BI). Results: A total of 1299 migrant workers were recruited in the surveys, among whom 29.56% respondents have performed HB-related RB and 85.53% had the BI. 58.19%of respondents having sexual activities never wore a condom. The risk scores of attitudes towards behavior (AB), subjective norms (SN), experience of behavior (EB) and regret feeling (RF) were positively associated with BI, while the sores of AB, EB and BI were positively associated with RB.Conclusions: A considerable proportion of migrant workers have had HB-related risk behaviors or had the behavioral intention. Theory-grounded education, focused on the identified TPB variables, may play a significant role in improving the cognition and behaviors towards HB.

Assessing Preschoolers’ Beverage Consumption Using the Theory of Planned Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 711-721
Author(s):  
Cherry Choy ◽  
Inyang A. Isong
Keyword(s):  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Sugar Sweetened Beverage ◽  
Beverage Consumption ◽  
Self Image

Childhood obesity and caries are linked to sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) and excessive juice consumption. We assessed psychosocial factors influencing children’s beverage consumption and strategies to promote healthier choices. Using a quantitative and qualitative approach guided by the theory of planned behavior, we surveyed and interviewed 37 parents of preschool-aged children on barriers and facilitators of children’s beverage consumption. Most children (83.8%) consumed SSBs, 67.6% drank >4 to 6 oz of juice per day. Parent’s self-efficacy was the strongest correlate of parent’s behavioral intention to limit SSB (0.72, standard error 0.08, P = .03). Parents’ motivations to limit their child’s SSB intake extended beyond simply preventing caries and obesity; they also considered the implications of these conditions on children’s self-image, future health, and quality of life. Yet, the influence of multidimensional barriers made it difficult to reduce children’s SSB consumption. Interventions that address parental attitudes, values, and self-efficacy to address external factors could help reduce children’s SSB consumption.

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