Attitudes and intentions to performing testicular self-examination: utilizing an extended theory of planned behavior.
This study examined the ability of an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict 500, 17- to 35-year-old male students' intentions to perform testicular self-examination (TSE). In a hierarchical regression analysis TPB components attitude, subjective norm and self-efficacy and the added constructs, past behavior, and anticipated regret all emerged as significant independent predictors of TSE intention. Overall, 64% of the variance in TSE intention was explained. Although prospective research is needed to confirm these preliminary findings, they suggest that an extended TPB might be a useful framework to guide interventions aimed at promoting TSE.
McGilligan
Caroline
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University of Ulster, Magee Campus, Londonderry, Northern Ireland. mcgilligan-c1@ulster.ac.uk
McClenahan
Carol
C
Adamson
Gary
G
D000293:Adolescent; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007494:Ireland; D008297:Male; D011582:Psychological Theory; D012044:Regression Analysis; D020377:Self Efficacy; D016353:Self-Examination; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013736:Testicular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055815:Young Adult