The role of protection motivation theory in predicted of nutritional behavior in prevention cancers in mothers in Yazd city, Iran

摘要: Introduction: Currently, cancer is one of the most important health concerns-care in world and Iran. The causes can be effective creating things like environment, food, genetics, hormones, viral factors, sunlight, smoking, weight physical activity. In this study for first time Protection motivation theory was applied nutrition behavior that are prevention cancers. Materials Methods: This a cross-sectional descriptive study. participants were from 18 centers, 9 centers selected every center, 24 mothers by simple sampling. data collected researcher making questionnaire completed participants. After completion questionnaires, all gathered transferred to SPSS 16 analyzed under ANOVA, Chi square, T-test Pearson tests statistics. Results: Subjects age group between 27-40 years. education 41.4% university. There significant difference participant Perceived self efficacy (p=0,005). showed structures could predicted 34.9% Nutritional Prevention Cancer them Rewards with 39%. Discussion: protection nutritional So we use planning educational program unsuitable