Tahmasebi, Rahim and Firoozabadi, Maliheh Saeed and Noroozi, Azita (2017) Assessment of the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior for Nicotine Dependence Prediction: An Application of Path Analysis. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 19 (9). pp. 1-7.
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Abstract
Background: Given the importance of water-pipe smoking cessation in health improvement, further studies are required to identify the predictors of this behavior. Objectives: This study aimed to examine both one-way direct and indirect effects of the constructs of the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) on nicotine dependence among women residing in Bushehr, situated in Southwest of Iran. Methods: This cross sectional studywasperformed in Bushehr province in Southwest of Iran. In this study, 430womenwere selected through multistage, stratified, cluster, random sampling and were evaluated using a self-administered questionnaire. Path analysis was applied to estimate the direct and indirect effects of attitude, perceived norms, and personal agency on nicotine dependence. Results: The results demonstrated that extended TPB is a predictor of nicotinedependence (R2, 34%)andintention to quit water-pipe smoking (R2, 40%). According to the results, themodified model was a good fit for the data (RMSEA, 0.05; NFI, 0.97; AGFI, 0.91). Selfefficacy (factor loading, -0.30) and perceived behavioral control (factor loading, -0.17) both directly and indirectly affected nicotine dependence through intention. However, in this study, subjective norms did not predict nicotine dependence. Conclusions: The finding showed that skill-based training should be implemented in interventional programs to increase selfefficacy, alongside policies to constrain access to water-pipe smoking. Therefore, social and cognitive interventions can be effective only in the presence of political changes.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | WA Public Health |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Public Health |
| Depositing User: | محسن زارعی |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Jul 2018 07:04 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Jul 2018 07:04 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bpums.ac.ir/id/eprint/6891 |
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