An Examination of the Past Behaviour-Intention Relationship in the Case of Brushing Children's Teeth.

摘要: PURPOSE The present study sought to apply the expanded theory of planned behaviour (TPB) prediction mothers' intention brush their children's teeth and examine mediating role variables TPB on relationship between past intention. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional was carried out among 211 mothers with children ages 2 5 years. Participants completed measures (i.e. attitude, subjective norm, perceived control intention) in relation brushing. Regression analyses were conducted explore predictors Mediation assessed using Preacher Hayes' INDIRECT.SPSS macro. RESULTS explained 25% variance brushing intention, norms behavioural making significant contributions. Past an additional 3% Analysis showed that only partially mediate effect CONCLUSIONS Our findings revealed is under both psychological factors. Accordingly, interventions improve toothbrushing should focus motivational (e.g. attitude) as well habitual determinants environmental cues). However, given low explanatory power our model, it may be necessary incorporate other into explanation teeth.