scholarly journals Investigation of the Role of Training Health Volunteers in Promoting Pap Smear Test Use among Iranian Women Based on the Protection Motivation Theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 1157-1162
Author(s):  
Leila Ghahremani ◽  
Zahra Khiyali Harami ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Kaveh ◽  
Sareh Keshavarzi
Keyword(s):  
Pap Smear ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Iranian Women ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Test Use

scholarly journals Predictors of Pap Smear Test Based on Protection Motivation Theory among Women of Shahree-kord

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali MorowatiSharifAbad ◽  
Zahra MohammadYousefi Vardanjani ◽  
Ziba Raiisi ◽  
Mohsen AskariShahi
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Pap Smear ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Pap Smear Test ◽  
Smear Test ◽  
Study Results

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer and one of the most important causes of death among women worldwide. Although this cancer is one of the most important women's health issues in the developing countries, it is preventable fortunately and Pap smear test is an effective screening method for its prevention and early diagnosis. This study aimed to determine the predictors of Pap smear test among women in Shahr-e-kord based on protection motivation theory. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 290 eligible women of Shahr-e-kord city in 2016. The study tool was a researcher-made questionnaire based on the protection motivation theory, which was completed by participants as self-report. To analyze the data, t-test, logistic regression, and ANOVA were used. Results: Statistically significant differences were observed in the mean scores of perceived severity (p=0.004), perceived self-efficacy (P=0.000), perceived response efficacy (P=0.008), and protection motivation (P=0.01) based on the behavior. Moreover, the perceived severity (OR=1.12) and perceived rewards (OR=0.90) were the statistically significant predictors of Pap smear test among women in Shahre-e-kord city. Conclusion: The study results confirmed the predictive role of protection motivation theory in the protective behavior of cervical cancer (Pap smear).

scholarly journals The Effect of Countermeasure Readability on Security Intentions

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 675-704
Author(s):  
Tim Smit ◽  
Max van Haastrecht ◽  
Marco Spruit
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Human Failure ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Countermeasures Research

Human failure is a primary contributor to successful cyber attacks. For any cybersecurity initiative, it is therefore vital to motivate individuals to implement secure behavior. Research using protection motivation theory (PMT) has given insights into what motivates people to safeguard themselves in cyberspace. Recent PMT results have highlighted the central role of the coping appraisal in the cybersecurity context. In cybersecurity, we cope with threats using countermeasures. Research has shown that countermeasure awareness is a significant antecedent to all coping appraisal elements. Yet, although awareness plays a key role within the PMT framework, it is generally challenging to influence. A factor that is easy to influence is countermeasure readability. Earlier work has shown the impact of readability on understanding and that readability metrics make measuring and improving readability simple. Therefore, our research aims to clarify the relationship between countermeasure readability and security intentions. We propose an extended theoretical framework and investigate its implications using a survey. In line with related studies, results indicate that people are more likely to have favorable security intentions if they are aware of countermeasures and are confident in their ability to implement them. Crucially, the data show that countermeasure readability influences security intentions. Our results imply that cybersecurity professionals can utilize readability metrics to assess and improve the readability of countermeasure texts, providing an actionable avenue towards influencing security intentions.

scholarly journals Protection Motivation Theory: A Proposed Theoretical Extension and Moving beyond Rationality—The Case of Flooding

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Oakley ◽  
Sam Mohun Himmelweit ◽  
Paul Leinster ◽  
Mónica Casado
Keyword(s):  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Behavioral Biases ◽  
Financial Costs ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Wide Range

Despite the significant financial and non-financial costs of household flooding, and the availability of products that can reduce the risk or impact of flooding, relatively few consumers choose to adopt these products. To help explain this, we combine the existing theoretical literature with evidence from 20 one-to-one discussions and three workshops with key stakeholders, as well as five round tables, to draw practical evidence of actual responses to flood risk. This analysis leads us to propose an extension to Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), which more accurately captures the decision-making process of consumers by highlighting the role of ‘ownership appraisal’. We then assess the extent to which behavioral biases impact on this revised framework. By highlighting the interaction with an augmented model of PMT and behavioral biases, the paper sheds light on potential reasons behind the fact that consumers are unlikely to adopt property-level flood resilience measures and identifies strategies to increase flood protection. The Augmented PMT suggests that policymakers might focus on increasing the Ownership Appraisal element, both directly and by targeting the creation of more supportive social norms. The work presented here opens up a wide range of areas for future research in the field.

scholarly journals Exploring the Role of Sex and Sexual Experience in Predicting American Indian Adolescent Condom Use Intention Using Protection Motivation Theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel Strom Chambers ◽  
Summer Rosenstock ◽  
Angie Lee ◽  
Novalene Goklish ◽  
Francene Larzelere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
American Indian ◽  
Sexual Experience ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory

Protection Motivation Theory and Skincare Risks: The Role of Social Influence towards Purchasing Intentions of Local Cosmetic Products

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Noraznira Abd Razak ◽  
Najihah Hanisah Marmaya ◽  
Nur Melissa Muhammad Faisal Wee ◽  
Mohd Zaki Sadik ◽  
Joeaiza Juhari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Influence ◽  
Protection Motivation Theory ◽  
Protection Motivation ◽  
Motivation Theory ◽  
Cosmetic Products
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