eHealth Literacy and Self-care Behavior during the Coronavirus Disease-19 Pandemic among Youths: A Path Analysis

BACKGROUND: eHealth literacy can affect one’s health behavior through the intention to motivate individuals and allow them to make health-related choices. AIM: This study aimed to examine the association between eHealth literacy and self-care behavior among youths in Yogyakarta during the coronavirus disease pandemic. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 455 never-married youths aged 15–24 years who lived in Yogyakarta Province completed the online survey that was conducted from October 5 to October 19, 2020. There were some indicators measured in the survey: eHealth Literacy, health information-seeking behavior, the intention of health maintenance, self-maintenance of health behavior, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms, and attitude toward health maintenance. Path analysis was conducted to determine the influencing factors of eHealth literacy and self-care behavior. RESULTS: Five in 10 youths accessed the internet more than 4 hours a day, though more than half of youths had low eHealth literacy levels. Intention (β = 0.09; 95% CI = 0.01–0.18; p = 0.037), perceived behavioral control (β = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.38–0.54; p ≤ 0.001), and subjective norms (β = 0.24; 95% CI = 0.16–0.33; p ≤ 0.001) had a significant positive direct effect on youth self-care behavior. Attitude indirectly affects self-care behavior through the intention (β = 0.46; 95% CI = 0.39–0.53; p ≤ 0.001) together with eHealth literacy (β = 0.11; 95% CI= 0.04–0.18; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION: Health literacy does not explicitly affect youths’ self-care behavior, but it becomes crucial when it builds youths’ intention to behave healthier. The positive impact of intention to enhance self-health care seems to have occurred only if eHealth literacy was adopted.

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Pengaruh Kontrol Perilaku yang dirasakan dan Norma Subyektif Terhadap Intensi Berwirausaha Dimediasi Sikap Kewirausahaan.

JURNAL ILMU MANAJEMEN DAN BISNIS ◽

10.17509/jimb.v11i1.20711 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 81-96

Author(s):

Kurjono Kurjono ◽

Yana Setiawan

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Control Variable ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

Survey Method ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Entrepreneurial Attitudes

Abstrak Rendahnya minat berwirausaha mahasiswa perguruan tinggi sebagai masalah penting pendidikan, khususnya di perguruan tinggi, karena minat mahasiswa untuk mencari pekerjaan sebagai budaya telah tertanam sejak dulu. Padahal lulusan perguruan tinggi dituntut mendirikan usaha sesuai dengan kompetensinya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui pengaruh kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan dan norm subyektif terhadap intensi berwirausaha yang dimediasi sikap kewirausahaan serta mengetahui perbedaan intensi berwirausaha dilihat dari aspek gender. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah explanatory survey method. Populasi penelitian sebanyak 19.919 mahasiswa dengan ukuran sampel sebanyak 366 responden. Sampel penelitian yang diambil dari populasi mahasiswa UPI terdiri dari 13 bagian, fakultas dan kampus daerah. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang telah diuji tingkat validitas dan reliabilitasnya. Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan analisis jalur (path analysis)). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap intensi berwirausaha melalui sikap kewirausahaan. Kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan memiliki pengaruh paling besar terhadap intensi berwirausaha. Tidak ada perbedaan intensi berwirausaha dari aspek jenis kelamin. Disarankan untuk meningkatkan variabel yang rendah yaitu Yaitu variabel kontrol perilaku yang dirasakan yang harus ditingkatkan adalah indikator menyelesaikan tugas, variabel norma subyektif adalah dukungan teman, variabel sikap kewirausahaan adalah tertarik peluang usaha dan variabel intensi berwirauaha adalah perencanan usaha.Kata Kunci : Intensi Berwirausaha, Sikap Kewirausahaan, Kontrol Perilaku yang Dirasakan, Norma subyektif, MediasiAbstractThe lack of interest in entrepreneurship for college students as an important issue of education, especially in university institutions, because students' interest in finding work as a culture has long been embedded. Though college graduates are required to establish businesses in accordance with their competencies. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of perceived behavioral control and subjective norms on entrepreneurial intentions mediated by entrepreneurial attitudes and to know the differences in entrepreneurial intentions viewed from the aspects of gender. The research method used was an explanatory survey method. The study population was 19,919 students with a sample size of 377 respondents. The research sample taken from the UPI student population consisted of 13 sections, faculties and regional campuses. Data collection using a questionnaire that has been tested for the level of validity and reliability. Data processing techniques using descriptive analysis and path analysis (path analysis). The results showed that perceived behavioral control had a significant positive effect on entrepreneurial intentions through entrepreneurial attitudes. The perceived behavioral control has the most influence on entrepreneurial intentions. There is no difference in entrepreneurship intentions from the gender aspect. It is recommended to increase the low variable, namely the perceived behavioral control variable that must be improved is the indicator of completing the task, the subjective norm variable is friend support, the entrepreneurial attitude variable is interested in business opportunities and the entrepreneurship intention variable is business planning.Keywords: Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurial Attitudes, Perceived Behavioral Control, Subjective Norms, Mediation

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Predicting diabetic self-care management based on the theory of planned behavior among elderly with type 2 diabetes in Thailand

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

10.14341/dm10290 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 (4) ◽

pp. 367-376

Author(s):

Paleeratana Wongrith

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Care Management ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Self Care ◽

The Elderly ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Care Behavior

BACKGROUND: Type 2 diabetes, especially in the elderly, continues to plague the world. Thailand a developing country is not immune to these ravage effects and their distressing upsurge in health and economic societal burdens. Self-care management is an essential strategy to prevent complications and reduce type 2 diabetes complications. AIM: This study aimed to examine the treatment outcome and factors predicting diabetes self-care behaviors among elderly in Thailand. METHODS: A cross-sectional correlative predictive design using multiple linear regression models to evaluate data in elderly type 2 diabetics in Thailand (August through December 2017) to assess perceived behavioral control on diabetic self-care management. One hundred thirty-four participants data were collected via questionnaire along with individual health records becoming the foundation of this study. RESULTS: Most patients controlled glycemic outcome (77.9 %) through self-care behaviors at moderate rates (majority 55.9%). Subjective norms and perceived control strongly correlated with behavioral intention and self-care behaviors. Perceived behavioral control was the most important factor predicting intentions ( 4.025, p .01) and self-care management behavior (15.258, p .001). Patients responding to items regarding self-care behavior for diet, exercise and medication adherence showed favorable outcomes. CONCLUSION: More than half of the patients had moderate levels in self-care management and the majority had good glycemic outcomes. From the analysis, we find that perceived behavioral control is critical to predicting behavioral intention and diabetic self-care behavior among the elderly.

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The Role of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Childbearing Intentions in Iranian Women: A Path Analysis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-368798/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mojdeh Banaei ◽

Hamid Sharif Nia ◽

Tahereh Mokhtarian-Gilani ◽

Nourossadat Kariman

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Relaxation Techniques ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Childbearing Intentions ◽

Public Data

Abstract Background: The novel Coronavirus disease is a newly-emerged global challenge that has rapidly spread throughout the world. The COVID-19 pandemic may lead to couples not being physically and mentally ready to assume a parenting role. Given the changes in reproductive behaviors and the lack of accurate information about childbearing factors during the Coronavirus pandemic, the present study investigates the role of the COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian couples’ childbearing intentions based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) model.Methods: The present descriptive-analytical, cross-sectional, web-based study was conducted on 400 married Iranian women in their reproductive age. Sampling was carried out over four months from 12 July 2020 using official online social networks popular among the public. Data were collected using a demographic checklist and the researcher-made questionnaire entitled “Factors related to childbearing intentions during the COVID-19 pandemic”, which was designed based on the main constructs of the planned behavior model. Data were then analyzed in AMOS-24 using path analysis.Results: The mean age of the participants was 33.41 years. Testing the indirect relationships of the mediation model effect showed a positive relationship between knowledge (β = 0.226, p < .001) and subjective norms (β = 0.155, p = .001) about COVID-19. Anxiety about COVID-19 mediated the relationship of knowledge (β = .105, p = .009), attitude (β = -0.125, p = .002), subjective norms (β = .238, p < .001), and perceived behavioral control (β = .513, p < .001) about COVID-19 with childbearing intentions.Conclusions: Childbearing intentions had a direct relationship with knowledge, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control in relation to COVID-19, and COVID-19-induced anxiety had a mediating role among the TPB constructs for performing an intended behavior (childbearing desire). Designing appropriate interventions to increase childbearing desires through anxiety-reducing and relaxation techniques will prove more effective.

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Behavioral intentions of technology teachers to implement an engineering-focused curriculum

International Journal of STEM Education ◽

10.1186/s40594-021-00305-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Kuang-Chao Yu ◽

Pai-Hsing Wu ◽

Kuen-Yi Lin ◽

Szu-Chun Fan ◽

Sy-Yi Tzeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Intentions ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Teachers Perceptions ◽

Technology Teachers ◽

Factors Influencing

Abstract Background Teaching engineering at a high school level has been a subject of substantial concern during recent curriculum reforms. Many countries are increasingly including engineering-focused subjects in their technology curriculum guidelines. However, technology teachers face challenges regarding the optimal implementation of an engineering-focused curriculum. It is essential to understand technology teachers’ perceptions of and behavior in classroom practices when teaching an engineering-focused curriculum. To explore the factors influencing the effective implementation of the curriculum, this study aimed to explore the association between technology teachers’ perceptions regarding curriculum guidelines (i.e., perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and beliefs) and their behavioral intentions. In addition, this study explored how these perceptions change for teachers who participated in a professional development program (PDP) for teaching an engineering-focused curriculum compared with those who did not participate in the program (NoPDP). Results In this study, structural equation modeling was used to investigate factors potentially influencing teachers’ behavioral intentions, including subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. The results showed that technology teachers’ behavioral intentions were influenced by their perceptions of the curriculum's usefulness. Subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were also significant determinants of behavioral intentions. Moreover, the results differed between the two groups. Perceived usefulness had direct and indirect effects on the behavioral intentions of the PDP and NoPDP groups, respectively. Conclusions We constructed a model of technology teachers’ behavioral intentions to implement an engineering-focused curriculum and identified factors influencing technology teachers’ behavioral intentions to implement an engineering-focused curriculum. Our conclusions are as follows: (1) the model was adequate for determining the factors influencing technology teachers’ behavioral intentions; (2) in the PDP group, perceived usefulness, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control were significantly associated with behavioral intentions; and (3) in the NoPDP group, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use were associated with behavioral intentions and self-reported behavior only via the mediating factor of beliefs. The above influencing factors should be taken into account when planning professional development programs for pre- and in-service teachers, as these programs will have implications regarding the successful implementation of an engineering-focused curriculum.

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Factors Affecting COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors among University Students in Beijing, China: An Empirical Study Based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18137009 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (13) ◽

pp. 7009

Author(s):

Jiabin Li ◽

Xianwei Liu ◽

Yang Zou ◽

Yichu Deng ◽

Meng Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

University Students ◽

Perceived Risk ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Institutional Climate ◽

Beijing China

Higher education institutions (HEIs), among other social systems, have an irreplaceable role in combating COVID-19. However, we know little about institutional and individual factors that might facilitate university students’ beliefs and behaviors toward preventive behaviors for COVID-19 within the higher education context. Our study applies an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) model to investigate the structural relationships among the institutional climate, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and preventive behaviors of university students and to detect the moderating impacts of perceived risk on the structural model. Data were collected from 3693 university students at 18 universities in Beijing, China through an online survey. Structural equation modeling (SEM) and multigroup analysis were performed to examine the empirical model. The results reveal that (1) the institutional climate has a significant, direct effect on preventive behaviors for COVID-19 among university students, (2) the TPB components, namely attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control, partially mediate the relationship between the institutional climate and preventive behaviors for COVID-19, and (3) perceived risk moderates several paths in the model. Theoretical and practical implications are offered, and recommendations for future research are outlined.

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Factors Related to Physicians' Willingness to Vaccinate Girls Against HPV: The Importance of Subjective Norms and Perceived Behavioral Control

Women & Health ◽

10.1080/03630241003705094 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 50 (2) ◽

pp. 144-158 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Natoshia M. Askelson ◽

Shelly Campo ◽

John B. Lowe ◽

Leslie K. Dennis ◽

Sandi Smith ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control

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Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Intensi Masyarakat Menjadi Nasabah Bank Syariah Ditinjau Dari Planned Behaviour Theory (Survei Pada Masyarakat Kota Bekasi)

MASLAHAH (Jurnal Hukum Islam dan Perbankan Syariah) ◽

10.33558/maslahah.v12i1.2631 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 49-59

Author(s):

Asep Sumaryo ◽

Purnama Putra

Keyword(s):

Behavioral Control ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Future Research ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Islamic Banks ◽

The People ◽

Planned Behavior Theory

Indonesia is a country with the largest Muslim population in the world of its 240 million people,88.2% are Muslims. Islamic banks exist because of the public's need for alternative transactions thatare interest-free. However, the growth of Islamic banks in Indonesia is still not optimal, one of thefactors is that people are still not enthusiastic about Islamic banks and the lack of intention of thepeople to become customers of Islamic banks. There are several factors that affect the intention interms of planned behavior theory, namely attitudes, subjective norms and perceptions of behaviorcontrol. So the research aims to determine the effect of attitudes, subjective norms and perceptionsof behavioral control on the intention of the people of Bekasi city to become customers in Islamicbanks. The research method uses multiple linear regression analysis. The data used are the results ofquestionnaires distributed to 12 districts in the city of Bekasi. The sample consisted of 132 people inBekasi city who were taken by using purposive sampling technique. Data were tested partially andsimultaneously. The data is processed using SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solution) version22. The results of this study show partially that attitude variables have a positive and significant effect,subjective norm variables have a positive and significant effect, behavioral control perceptions have apositive but insignificant effect on intention to become a customer. Islamic Bank. Meanwhile, attitudes,subjective norms and perceived behavioral control simultaneously have a significant positive effect onthe intention to become a customer of Islamic banks. Future research is expected to expand the scopeof research, add variables and other factors and extend the research period.

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Attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control influence the academic integrity-related behavioral intentions of graduate students

Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal ◽

10.2224/sbp.9996 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Ting Yang ◽

Yungui Wang ◽

Jun Deng ◽

Chunji Huang

Keyword(s):

Graduate Students ◽

Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽

Social Norms ◽

Planned Behavior ◽

Academic Integrity ◽

Behavioral Intentions ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Postgraduate Students

Graduate students have become the driving force of scientific research at Chinese universities. Therefore, further work is needed to understand what influences postgraduate students' academic integrity. Using the theory of planned behavior, this study investigated the relationships between postgraduates' attitude toward academic integrity, social norms (subjective, descriptive, and moral), perceived behavioral control, and intentions, and examined the moderating role of social identity in the relationship between social norms and intentions. We conducted a survey with 1,256 Chinese biomedical postgraduate students, and analyzed the data with structural equation modeling. The results show that attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control influenced students' academic integrity-related behavioral intentions. The model explained over half of the variance in intentions, indicating that attitude, subjective norms, descriptive norms, and perceived behavioral control were the main variables influencing academic integrity-related behaviors. The theory of planned behavior can be applied in research on postgraduates' academic integrity.

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Factors which Influence Students Enterpreneurship Intentions: The Role of Education Programs, Subjective Norms and Perceived Behavioral Control

Journal of Educational and Social Research ◽

10.5901/jesr.2017.v7n1p173 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 173-179

Author(s):

Elona Cera ◽

Nevila Furxhiu

Keyword(s):

Public Administration ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

The Other ◽

First Year ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Education Programs ◽

The Empirical Analysis

Abstract The entrepreneur aim is a very important factor, which is considered as a key element in youth employment and the development of the country's welfare. Literature suggests that same of factors which influence enterpreneurship intention are educatin programs, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. This study was conducted based on an intentional sample, which consisted of master's student, respectively the first year Business Administration and Public Administration, in Economic Faculty of Tirana University. The sample is composed with 63 people. The empirical analysis is based in the main two elements: first, the use of a standardized instrument and secondly, statistical analysis, factor analysis, correlation and linear regression. The study shows that education programs and subjective norms don’t relate positively with the entrepreneur aim. On the other hand, it emerges that perceived behavioral control has a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurial goal.

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What single midlife women think about and do to protect their sexual health

10.32469/10355/68902 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

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Kimberly C. Hart

Keyword(s):

Sexual Health ◽

Condom Use ◽

Sexual Partner ◽

Behavioral Control ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Subjective Norms ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Midlife Women ◽

Perceived Behavioral Control ◽

Convenience Sample

Sexually transmitted infections (STI) are a significant public health problem among U.S. women. Single midlife women aged 40-59 are at particular risk for STI. Little is known about the factors that contribute to low sexual health protection and condom non-use in this population. The majority of research on STI prevention has focused on populations of younger women. This cross sectional study, guided by the theory of planned behavior examined relationships between STI perceived risk, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, condom use intention and sexual health behaviors. Data were collected with a convenience sample of single midlife women at risk for STI who participated via a web-based survey. Of the 611 women who entered the survey website, eligible participants (n=285) were predominantly 40-49 years of age (65.6%), Caucasian (94.7%), college graduates, (62.1%) and employed (85.3%). Approximately one-third (31.6%, n=90) indicated a previous STI diagnosis. Half (49.5%) of the women reported they had used a condom use with the last new sexual partner. For the entire sample, attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control each significantly correlated with intention to use condoms with a new sexual partner. Logistic regression analysis showed that using a condom with a new sexual partner significantly increased as attitude (p=.002) and intention (p=.001) increased. Higher level of education correlated with decreased subject norms and intention towards condom use. There was a significant decrease in condom use of women with a college degree. A positive correlation was found between STI and number of new sexual partners. However, having more new sexual partners was significantly correlated with decreased condom use. Findings indicated this sample of single midlife women had positive attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention toward condom use. Yet, a condom was used only half of the time with new sexual partners. Findings from this study can inform interventions and programs that aim to enhance sexual health outcomes and reduce STI acquisition among midlife women.

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