Showing 3 results for Preventive Behavior
Mohammad Hossein Delshad, Alireza Hidarnia, Shamsodin Niknam,
Volume 23, Issue 109 (1-2014)
Abstract
Background and purpose: The need for continuous measures of preventive behaviors, health researchers is highlighted. Means of achieving that goal requires the use of adequate reliability and validity in the scientific literature.
Material and methods: This cross-sectional study was done in 2013 on a two-stage random sampling method, 135 persons were Tehran Health Center East. Through the qualitative and quantitative study of face validity, content validity index calculation and judging the quality via a 14-member panel of experts and validity by performing exploratory factor analysis-with the agreement reliability (coefficient alpha) and test-retest method of estimating was approved.
Results: A total of 50 males, first three items need to be corrected with the number 45 on the calculation of the index scores of items (with quantity greater than 1.5) with CVI greater than 0.07 and CVR higher than 0.08 down found. As demonstrated, good homogeneity of subdirectories than the average correlation between questions 0.35 (P<0.001). By calculating Cranach's alpha reliability of the tool, 0.83 was verified and the results show test-retest stability of the questionnaire and its subdivisions.
Conclusion: The evidence of the strength of the factor structure and the reliability of an instrument can be developed to provide a tool for research, teaching and practice of health workers are of interest. The psychometric quality of the instrument was satisfactory. The course restrictions of the methodology should be considered in the development of more questionnaires.
Maryam Khazaee-Pool, Shokoh Shahrousvand, Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi,
Volume 30, Issue 190 (11-2020)
Abstract
Background and purpose: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the new corona virus. The disease has led to high death toll and extensive damage throughout the world. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of COVID-19 preventive behaviors in Iranian population based on the Health Belief Model.
Materials and methods: A descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was carried out in 400 individuals older than 18 years of age in Mazandaran Province, Iran 2020. They were selected using convenience sampling in social networks. Data were collected by a researcher-made scale based on Health Belief Model. Data analysis was done applying Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression.
Results: There were significant positive correlations between preventive behaviors of COVID-19 and perceived susceptibility (r=0.2, P=0.000), perceived benefits (r=0.127, P=0.011), perceived barriers (r=0.189, P=0.000), and perceived self-efficacy (r=0.302, P=0.000). The Health Belief Model constructs predicted 26% of variance for preventive behaviors of COVID-19, among which, perceived self-efficacy (β=0.220) was the most powerful predictor.
Conclusion: This study confirmed the predictive role of self-efficacy in COVID-19 preventive behaviors according to the Health Belief Model. Thus, providing ways to increase self-efficacy such as verbal persuasion, increasing awareness about people abilities, and providing them with suitable models could promote preventive behaviors toward COVID-19.
Maryam Khazaee-Pool, Maryam Naghibi, Tahereh Pashaei, Mosharafeh Chaleshgar Kordasiabi,
Volume 31, Issue 195 (4-2021)
Abstract
Background and purpose: The global prevalence and morbidity of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are high. Preventive behaviors are proven to reduce the damage caused by the disease. There is a paucity of information on determinants of preventive behaviors in response to COVID-19 in Mazandaran province, north of Iran. So, we aimed to evaluate protection motivation theory (PMT) in promoting preventive behaviors of COVID-19 in Mazandaran province.
Materials and methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, 1220 individuals participated. They were selected via social networks using convenience sampling in 2020. Data were collected online using a demographic questionnaire and a valid and reliable scale based on PMT. Data analysis was done using Pearson correlation coefficient and linear regression in SPSS V24.
Results: Mean age of the participations was 39.34±8.74 years. Regression model showed perceived threat (ß =0.033, P =0.007), perceived costs (ß=0.039, P=0.045), perceived self-efficacy
(ß =0.116, P>0.001), and perceived fear (ß=0.131, P>0.001) as the significant predictors of COVID-19 preventive behaviors. This model accounted for 78% of the variance in these behaviors.
Conclusion: According to constructs of the PMT associated with protection against COVID-19, educational programs and health promotion based on the theory and benefiting from social networks could be helpful in increasing the motivation of people towards protective behaviors of COVID-19.
