Predicting breast self-examination: A test of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model
Predicting breast self-examination: A test of the information-motivation-behavioral skills model
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DOI:
10.1111/j.1559-1816.2003.tb01924.x
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发表时间:
2003-04-01
影响因子:
2.5
通讯作者:
Catapano, N
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作者:
Misovich, SJ;Martinez, T;Catapano, N
The present research utilizes the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model (Fisher & Fisher, 1992, 2000) to predict breast self-examination (BSE) and related behaviors in women. Results from a cross-sectional survey study of 166 women found deficiencies in BSE-related information, motivation, and behavioral skills, as well as insufficient rates of BSE-related behaviors. Structural equation modeling indicated that IMB model variables account for significant variance in BSE and BSE-related behaviors, and that the predicted relationships between the constructs of the IMB model were supported. The present research extends the utility of the IMB model beyond preventive behaviors such as HIV prevention into the domain of detection behaviors such as BSE.