A Structural Equation Modeling on Reproductive Health Promoting Behavior of Unmarried Women: Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior
| Autor: | Nam Joo Je, So Young Choi, Eun Mi Ji |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
| Předmět: |
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Gynecology medicine.medical_specialty 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine Health (social science) 030504 nursing business.industry behavior Theory of planned behavior RT1-120 Medicine (miscellaneous) Nursing Structural equation modeling Developmental psychology 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Maternity and Midwifery unmarried medicine women reproductive health 0305 other medical science Psychology business Reproductive health |
| Zdroj: | Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing, Vol 22, Iss 4, Pp 210-220 (2016) |
| ISSN: | 2287-1640 |
| Popis: | PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to construct and test a structural equation modeling on the reproductive health behavior of single women with sexual experiences. This study employed Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). METHODS: The data were collected after receipt of consent from 250 single women with sexual experiences, and analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0. RESULTS: Model fit indices for the hypothetical model were suitable for the recommended level: x²=362.407, RMR=0.065, RMSEA=0.070, GFI=0.867. TLI=0.927, CFI=0.938, IFI=0.939, and x²/dF=2.237. Intention showed direct effect with the biggest effect being on reproductive health behavior. Attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control were found to have a direct effect on intention. Among them, perceived behavioral control revealed the largest influence. CONCLUSION: This study suggests that the TPB is a suitable model in explaining the reproductive health behavior of single women with sexual experience. Strategic plans for educational and intervention programs should be aimed to encourage single women to engage in reproductive health behavior. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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