scholarly journals Safety Behavior Predictors Related to the Food Safety of Greenhouse Products among the Greenhouse Owners Based on Protection Motivation Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 250-256
Author(s):  
Reza Faryabi ◽  
Mohammad A. M. Sharifabad ◽  
Zabihollah A. Sardooei ◽  
Salman Daneshi ◽  
Kiavash Hushmandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Safety Behaviors ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the safety behavior predictors related to the food safety of greenhouse products among the greenhouse owners of Jiroft city based on the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a descriptive-correlation approach in 2018 on 228 greenhouse owners. A researcher-made questionnaire that included demographic variables, PMT structures, and safety behavior was administered. Results: Of the surveyed greenhouse owners, 98.2% were men. The participants were aged from 21 to 70 years. The mean scores of all PMT constructs other than response costs, and safety behaviors other than that of preventing the prevalence of pests were at a moderate level. The prediction rate of safety behaviors by PMT constructs was 74.4%. Meanwhile, perceived costs' construct (β = −0.349), response efficacy (β = 0.251), and protection motivation (β = 0.424) had important roles. Conclusion: Given the predictive power of PMT constructs for safety behaviors related to food safety, educational interventions based on this theory are required.

scholarly journals Predicting intention to receive a seasonal influenza vaccination using Protection Motivation Theory

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mathew Ling ◽  
Emily Jane Kothe ◽  
Barbara Mullan
Keyword(s):  
Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Seasonal Influenza ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination ◽  
Maladaptive Response

Seasonal influenza vaccination rates are below the recommended targets, contributing to significant preventable harms. Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), a widely applied model of motivation to respond to threats, may provide some insights into strategies to increase the rate of vaccine uptake. However, previous research has omitted some of the proposed predictors of intention when applying this model to vaccination. This cross-sectional study of 547 US residents assessed the utility of the PMT in predicting intention to obtain the seasonal influenza vaccine. Results indicate that all constructs show significant bivariate correlations in the direction expected from the prior literature. However, examination of the theory within a linear regression model found that perceived costs of vaccinating (response costs) did not uniquely account for variance in intention. All other components, perceived severity of and susceptibility to influenza, the perceived benefits of not vaccinating (maladaptive response rewards), the self-efficacy to vaccinate, and the perceived efficacy of vaccinating in preventing influenza (response efficacy) were unique predictors of intention. Overall, the PMT accounted for 62% of the variance in intention to vaccinate. The study is the first to investigate influenza vaccination using all six theorised predictors of intention from the PMT. The findings highlight the importance of the simultaneous inclusion of all components of the model in assessing their potential utility as targets for intervention. Importantly, the results identify under-utilised constructs in the promotion of vaccine uptake, such as maladaptive response rewards, which should be considered targets for future intervention.

scholarly journals Predictors of Staying at Home during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Lockdown based on Protection Motivation Theory: A Cross-sectional Study in Japan

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 475
Author(s):  
Tsuyoshi Okuhara ◽  
Hiroko Okada ◽  
Takahiro Kiuchi
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Response Efficacy ◽  
Staying At Home ◽  
At Home

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a social lockdown should be put in place and individuals should stay at home. Behavioral change is the only way to prevent the pandemic and overwhelmed healthcare systems until vaccines are available. We aimed to examine the psychological factors that predict staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and social lockdown. A total of 1980 participants in Japan completed a survey for this study from May 9 to 11, 2020, when the state of emergency covered all prefectures in the country. Self-reported behavior in terms of staying at home, the perceived severity of the pandemic, vulnerability to the pandemic, response efficacy, and self-efficacy based on protection motivation theory were assessed. Multiple regression analysis showed that perceived severity (standardized β = 0.11, p < 0.001) and self-efficacy (standardized β = 0.32, p < 0.001) significantly predicted greater levels of staying at home, after controlling for socio-demographics. However, perceived vulnerability and response efficacy did not. To encourage people to stay at home during the pandemic and social lockdown, increasing the perceived severity of infection by COVID-19 and self-efficacy in terms of exercising restraint with respect to going out may consequently encourage people to stay at home.

scholarly journals Path analysis of skin cancer preventive behaviors in rural women based on protection motivation theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdol-Hossain Kaviani ◽  
Mahboobeh Khorsandi ◽  
Nasrin Roozbahani
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Capita Income ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Per Capita Income ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background: Determining factors affecting adopting preventive behaviors of skin cancer is helpful in designing interventions promoting these behaviors. The present study was conducted aimed to analyze preventive behaviors’ path of skin cancer in rural women based on protection motivation theory. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 rural women in the west of Iran were selected randomly. Data were collected by a valid and reliable questionnaire including demographic information and structures of protection motivation theory by interview with rural women and then analyzed using SPSS 22 and LISREL8.8. Results: In relation with skin cancer preventive behaviors, 27.8% of women were dressed up when working under the sun, 21.7% used sunscreen cream, 5.7% wore cap and 4.8 wore gloves and sunglasses. Protection motivation theory and per capita income explained 76% of motivation variance and 25% of the variance of skin cancer preventive behaviors. Response efficacy structure was the strongest predictor of the motivation of protection (0/001> p, ß= -0.44) and per capita income (0/001> p, ß= -0.34) and motivation (0/001> p, ß= -0.33) were the strongest predictors of these behaviors. Conclusions: This study showed that protection motivation theory is efficient in predicting preventive behaviors of skin cancer and promoting interventions of the behaviors can be designed and implemented by this theory. It is also necessary to perform proper planning in promoting these behaviors in people with low per capita income.

scholarly journals Understanding online safety behaviors: A protection motivation theory perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 ◽  
pp. 138-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin-yi Sandy Tsai ◽  
Mengtian Jiang ◽  
Saleem Alhabash ◽  
Robert LaRose ◽  
Nora J. Rifon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Safety Behaviors ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Online Safety

scholarly journals Path analysis of skin cancer preventive behaviors in rural women based on protection motivation theory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdol-Hossain Kaviani ◽  
Mahboobeh Khorsandi ◽  
Nasrin Roozbahani
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Capita Income ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Per Capita Income ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background: Determining factors affecting adopting preventive behaviors of skin cancer is helpful in designing interventions promoting these behaviors. The present study was conducted aimed to analyze preventive behaviors’ path of skin cancer in rural women based on protection motivation theory. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 rural women in the west of Iran were selected randomly. Data were collected by a valid and reliable questionnaire including demographic information and structures of protection motivation theory by interview with rural women and then analyzed using SPSS 22 and LISREL8.8. Results: In relation with skin cancer preventive behaviors, 27.8% of women were dressed up when working under the sun, 21.7% used sunscreen cream, 5.7% wore cap and 4.8 wore gloves and sunglasses. Protection motivation theory and per capita income explained 76% of motivation variance and 25% of the variance of skin cancer preventive behaviors. Response efficacy structure was the strongest predictor of the motivation of protection (0/001> p, ß= -0.44) and per capita income (0/001> p, ß= -0.34) and motivation (0/001> p, ß= -0.33) were the strongest predictors of these behaviors. Conclusions: This study showed that protection motivation theory is efficient in predicting preventive behaviors of skin cancer and promoting interventions of the behaviors can be designed and implemented by this theory. It is also necessary to perform proper planning in promoting these behaviors in people with low per capita income.

Determinants of physical activity to prevent falls in older people: an investigation based on the protection motivation theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majid Barati ◽  
Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽  
Agneta Malmgren Fänge ◽  
Saeed Bashirian ◽  
Rashid Heydari Moghadam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older People ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Physical activity (PA) is important for preventing falls in older age. However, most older people in Iran have not been involved in any exercise program. The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of physical activity to prevent falls using protection motivation theory (PMT) in Iranian older people.Methods The cross-sectional study was conducted in Qom, Iran, from May to October 2018. Three hundred older people were selected from retirement centers via stratified sampling method. Data was collected using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, and PMT constructs scale. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression and descriptive statistical analysis.Results The mean (SD) age of the participants was 64.6 (5.5) and the majority were male (77.7%). Level of perceived self-efficacy of participation was low. Perceived costs and perceived rewards were negatively associated with motivation. Furthermore, protection motivation (β=0.38, P<0.0001), fear (β=0.21, P=0.001), and efficiency of response (β=0.13, P=0.026), significantly predict PA behavior. The study model explained approximately 32% of the variance in PA behavior.Conclusion The results indicated that reducing barriers to exercising might increase PA intention. Also, protection motivation and efficiency of response and fear are considered as the strongest predictors of PA behavior among older people. The results can help health care providers to develop appropriate interventions for promoting PA among older people.

scholarly journals Path analysis of skin cancer preventive behaviors in rural women based on protection motivation theory

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdol-Hossain Kaviani ◽  
Mahboobeh Khorsandi ◽  
Nasrin Roozbahani
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Capita Income ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Per Capita Income ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Per Capita

Abstract Background: Determining factors affecting adopting preventive behaviors of skin cancer is helpful in designing interventions promoting these behaviors. The present study was conducted aimed to analyze preventive behaviors’ path of skin cancer in rural women based on protection motivation theory. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 230 rural women in the west of Iran were selected randomly. Data were collected by a valid and reliable questionnaire including demographic information and structures of protection motivation theory by interview with rural women and then analyzed using SPSS 22 and LISREL8.8. Results: In relation with skin cancer preventive behaviors, 27.8% of women were dressed up when working under the sun, 21.7% used sunscreen cream, 5.7% wore cap and 4.8 wore gloves and sunglasses. Protection motivation theory and per capita income explained 76% of motivation variance and 25% of the variance of skin cancer preventive behaviors. Response efficacy structure was the strongest predictor of the motivation of protection (0/001> p, ß= -0.44) and per capita income (0/001> p, ß= -0.34) and motivation (0/001> p, ß= -0.33) were the strongest predictors of these behaviors. Conclusions: This study showed that protection motivation theory is efficient in predicting preventive behaviors of skin cancer and promoting interventions of the behaviors can be designed and implemented by this theory. It is also necessary to perform proper planning in promoting these behaviors in people with low per capita income.

scholarly journals Protection Motivation Theory and intention to reduce fossil fuel consumption in response to climate change

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily Jane Kothe ◽  
Mathew Ling ◽  
Raissa Donadon Berne ◽  
Imogen Russell-Head ◽  
Barbara Mullan
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Fuel Consumption ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fossil Fuel Consumption ◽  
Intention To Change

Climate change represents a significant threat to society and the ecosystem at large, but many do not respond to this threat. This study investigates whether constructs within Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) explain individuals’ intention to reduce their fossil fuel consumption. US residents (N=541) completed a cross-sectional survey of intention to reduce fossil fuel consumption and PMT constructs. Correlational results were consistent with the PMT; threat appraisal and coping efficacy constructs were correlated with intention to change behaviour. In a regression model, all constructs accounted for unique variance in intention to reduce fossil fuel usage. However, maladaptive response rewards had an unexpected positive relationship with intention in this model. Interestingly, this was not observed in structure coefficients. PMT constructs accounted for 59% of intention to reduce fossil fuel use. These findings support the unique contributions of the PMT constructs in the context of individual pro-environmental behaviours and highlight potential targets for interventions.

Predictors of Safety Behavior Among Jiroft-City Greenhouse Spray Workers Based on Protection Motivation Theory in 2016

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad ◽  
Reza Faryabi ◽  
Zabihollah Azami Sardooei ◽  
Hossain Fallahzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Javad Zare Sakhvidi
Keyword(s):  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Safety Behavior

scholarly journals Consumers’ Food Safety Risk Communication on Social Media Following the Suan Tang Zi Accident: An Extended Protection Motivation Theory Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8080
Author(s):  
Ying Zhu ◽  
Xiaowei Wen ◽  
May Chu ◽  
Gongliang Zhang ◽  
Xuefan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Food Safety ◽  
Risk Communication ◽  
Consumer Protection ◽  
Food Poisoning ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Safety Risk ◽  
Food Safety Risk

There are many hidden safety hazards in homemade food due to an absence of food preparation and storage knowledge, and this has led to many food safety incidents. The purpose of this study was to explore the influencing factors of consumers’ food risk communication behavior on social media in northeast China, using the protection motivation theory. We integrate the Suan Tang Zi food poisoning accident and the protection motivation theory to develop a conceptual model to predict food safety risk communication on social media. We conducted a questionnaire which adapted measures from the existing Likert scales. A total of 789 respondents from northeast China participated in this study. We tested our hypotheses using a structural equation model. Results show that perceived severity, perceived vulnerability and self-efficacy have a significant influence on consumer protection motivation. Response efficacies have a positive impact on consumer protection motivation, but response barriers have a negative impact on consumer protection motivation. Additionally, information need and protection motivation of consumers have a significant impact on food safety risk communication on social media. Overall, the protection motivation theory accounted for 71% of the variance in food safety risk communication on social media. Practical implications and suggestions are proposed for the related stakeholders, as well as consumers, to encourage the public to participate in the food risk communication in this study. The research findings presented the social media as a kind of food risk communication channel contributes to consumers acquire accurate information on food quickly, in turn, reduce the probability of food poisoning in daily life. Protection motivation theory may provide some insights into how we can increase the rate of food safety risk communication on social media.

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