Predicting preventive behaviors against COVID-19: A structural equation modeling approach from Iran.
WHO South East Asia J Public Health
; 11(2): 79-86, 2022.
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em Inglês
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2251434
ABSTRACT
Background:
The purpose of this study was to use the health belief model (HBM) to predict the adoption of preventive behaviors against COVID-19 using the structural equation modeling approach.Methods:
As a descriptive-analytical study, this research was conducted on 831 men and women who were under the coverage of comprehensive health service centers in the Lorestan province of Iran in 2021. A questionnaire based on HBM was used to collect data. Data were analyzed by the SPSS software version 22 and AMOS version 21.Results:
The mean age of participants was 33.0 ± 8.5, with a range of 15-68 years. The constructs of the HBM explained about 31.7% of the variance in COVID-19-related preventive behaviors. The greatest total effect on preventive behaviors against the COVID-19 disease belonged to the constructs of perceived self-efficacy (0.370), perceived barriers (-0.294), and perceived benefits (0.270), in descending order of impact.Conclusion:
Educational interventions can be useful in promoting COVID-19 preventive behaviors by bringing about a correct understanding of self-efficacy, barriers, and benefits.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Academias de Ginástica
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adolescente
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Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Meia-Idade
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Jovem adulto
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
WHO South East Asia J Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2022
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
WHO-SEAJPH.WHO-SEAJPH_56_22
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