Enacting risk reduction: an examination of the volitional stages of smoking cessation within Scotland

摘要: This study examines an extended version of the Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB) in context nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as aid to smoking cessation. An attempt is made address intention-behaviour gap identified literature by specifically focusing on role and interrelationships volitional stages, namely intention, planning anticipated effort. A convenience sample 207 female smokers, aged 16-36, provided information about their views, attitudes behaviour regarding use NRT Results this show TPB be pertinent, accounting for 41% variance intention Furthermore, behavioural found mediate relationship between antecedents (attitude, subjective norm perceived control) each two elements, The implications these findings are discussed.