scholarly journals Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Protection Motivation Theory–Based Scale Assessing the Adherence of Iranian Women Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviors

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 08-18
Author(s):  
Mahsa Khodayarian
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Iranian Women

Skin Cancer Preventive Behaviors in Iranian Farmers: Applying Protection Motivation Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 231-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Babak Moeini ◽  
Elahe Ezati ◽  
Majid Barati ◽  
Forouzan Rezapur-Shahkolai ◽  
Naser Mohammad Gholi Mezerji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Skin Cancer Prevention ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Prevention Behavior

Farmers are among the most common work groups at risk of skin cancer. The protection motivation theory has been widely accepted as a framework for predicting health related behaviors. This study was conducted to determine the role of factors preventing skin cancer among farmers in Eslamabad-e Gharb district, Iran, using the protection motivation theory. In this descriptive study, 280 farmers living in this district were studied from May to June 2017. Using cluster random sampling methods, health houses where farmers received health care were selected. Each farmer within the selected health house was then enrolled into the study using simple random sampling. Data were collected by interview using an author-developed questionnaire. The questionnaire ascertained demographic information and constructs of the protection motivation theory. Almost half of the farmers had a history of sunburn (56.4%). With regard to prevention, a small proportion reported using sunscreen (8.6%), hats (3.2%), gloves 3.9%, sunglasses 4.6%, and protective clothing 15.4%. The results of regression analyses showed that with one unit of increase in the scores of self-efficacy to adopt prevention behavior and perceived protection motivation resulted in an increase in the mean score of the “protective” behavior by 0.26 and 0.20, respectively. Working conditions among farmers place them at great risk and skin cancer prevention is essential. Intervention and prevention programs should fully identify the determinants of skin cancer prevention in farmers; in addition, the identified effective factors must be taken into account when designing and implementing appropriate interventions.

scholarly journals Determinants of Intention to Participate in Breast Cancer Screening among Urban Chinese Women: An Application of the Protection Motivation Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (21) ◽  
pp. 11093
Author(s):  
Miao Zhang ◽  
Wenshuang Wei ◽  
Qinmei Li ◽  
Xinguang Chen ◽  
Min Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Screening Intention ◽  
Fit Index

Despite the significance of early detection of breast cancer through screening, the screening uptake in China remains relatively low. Protection motivation theory (PMT) suggested by Rogers is one of the theories concerning threat appeal. This study aimed to apply the protection motivation theory (PMT) in predicting breast cancer screening intention. In this cross-sectional study, a sample of Chinese urban women was recruited using the convenient sampling method from five communities in Wuhan. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire that included demographic variables, knowledge about breast cancer, six PMT subconstructs, and screening intention. We used the structural equation modeling (SEM) to identify the predictor factors associated with screening intention. Of the total sample (n = 412), 86.65% had intention to participate in screening. Our data fit the hypothesized SEM model well (Goodness of fit index (GFI) = 0.91, adjusted GFI (AGFI) = 0.89, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.91, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.05, standardized root mean residual (SRMR) = 0.06, and Chi-square/df = 2.01). Three PMT subconstructs (perceived severity, response cost, and self-efficacy) were significantly associated with screening intention. Knowledge, social status, and medical history had significantly indirect associations with screening intention through the mediating effect of PMT subconstructs. Considering the utility of PMT, intervention programs might be more effective based on the subconstructs of PMT, especially to improve self-efficacy, perceived severity, and knowledge, reduce response cost, as well as targeting specific demographic groups.

scholarly journals The development of an arm activity survey for breast cancer survivors using the Protection Motivation Theory

BMC Cancer ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Teresa S Lee ◽  
Sharon L Kilbreath ◽  
Gerard Sullivan ◽  
Kathryn M Refshauge ◽  
Jane M Beith
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Activity Survey

Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. E18-E30
Author(s):  
Ching-Fen Tsai ◽  
Pei-Shan Tsai ◽  
Chien-Liang Liu ◽  
Yen-Kuang Lin ◽  
You-Li Ling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Prevention Trial ◽  
Symptom Scale ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention Trial

scholarly journals Determinants of Breast Cancer screening: Application of Protection Motivation Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazlollah Ghofranipour ◽  
Fatemeh Pourhaji ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Delshad ◽  
Fahime Pourhaji
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory
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