title: Theoretical implications addressing rural college students' organ donation behaviors.
abstract: The current study used the theory of planned behavior to examine rural college students' attitudes, normative beliefs, and perceived behavioral control regarding intent to register as organ donors. This effort is done in light of a need to increase intervention efforts among college students, particularly those in rural areas where these undertakings may need to be tailored in grassroots approaches. The study made use of perceived behavioral control as a moderator and found partial support for the model. Findings offer results that scholars, practitioners, and educators can utilize for interventions.
authors.affiliation: South Dakota State University, USA.
authors.forename: Rebecca K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Britt
authors.affiliation: South Dakota State University, USA.
authors.forename: Brian C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Britt
authors.affiliation: South Dakota State University, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D008297:Male; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014495:Universities; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: medically underserved areas; organ donation; rural college students; theory of planned behavior