Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Improving Preventive Behaviors in Fireworks Injuries: Applying the Extended Parallel Process Model

Background: Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers that is mostly caused by ultraviolet radiation. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting skin cancer preventive behaviors in medical sciences students based on the extended parallel process model that is responsible for the future health of the community. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 150 students who were selected by the simple random sampling method in Yazd in 2017. The data were collected by translating the questionnaire based on the extended parallel process model. The data were analyzed by SPSS-18 software and descriptive tests and non-parametric Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis tests, Spearman correlation and linear regression at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The mean age of participants was 22.01 ± 5.24, more than half of whom (57.3%) used sunscreen as a self-protective behavior against the sunlight. The perceived severity construct had the highest score among the constructs (79.53) and preventive behaviors score (61.7). Among the demographic variables, gender had a significant statistical difference with the constructs of fear and behavioral intention, and preventive behaviors and economic status variable in the perceived response efficacy construct. Among the model constructs, the behavioral intention was the strongest behavioral predictor of skin cancer prevention (p< 0.000,β =0.589). Conclusion: In view of the findings, it seems necessary to increase protective behaviors against sunlight and skin cancer prevention by removing existing barriers including cultural issues. Also, recurrent training can be effective in promoting behavioral intention of student in preventing skin cancer.

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Determinants of Skin Cancer Prevention Behaviors in Yazd Students: Application of the Extended Parallel Process Model

The Journal of Tolooebehdasht ◽

10.18502/tbj.v19i5.5176 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Seyed Saeed Mazloomy Mahmoodabad ◽

Sakineh Gerayllo ◽

Mahdiye Khaleghi Moori ◽

Nooshin Yoshany

Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Process Model ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Parallel Process ◽

Skin Cancer Prevention ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Global Rate

Introduction: Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers with an increasing global rate. In preventing this disease, the most basic measure is sun protection behaviors. Given the importance of health for medical students as health ambassadors, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of extended parallel process model on the skin cancer preventive behaviors in Yazd students. Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 280 students of Yazd universities in 2019. The participants were selected using the random sampling method. A questionnaire based on the extended parallel processes model was used to collect the information. After entering SPSS 18 software, the data were analyzed using appropriate parametric statistical tests including independent t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation, and linear regression at the significance level of 0.05. Results: The participants’ mean age and standard deviation was 22.69±3.18 years within the range of 18 to 41 years. Among the participants, 62.5% were women. Application of hats and sunscreen was 15.7% and 30.9%, respectively. According to the findings, the perceived severity structural had the highest score among the model structures. Among the constructs of model, self-efficacy was the strongest predictor of behavioral intention (β = 0.376) and preventive behaviors of skin cancer (β = 0.109). Conclusion: Due to the low level of protective behaviors and self-efficacy perceived construct, as the most effective factors on the preventive behaviors of skin cancer, it is recommended to consider educational interventions in this regard.

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Psychological predictors of intention and avoidance of attending organized mammography screening in Norway: applying the Extended Parallel Process Model

BMC Women s Health ◽

10.1186/s12905-021-01201-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Anna Ivanova ◽

Ingela Lundin Kvalem

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Mammography Screening ◽

Psychological Factors ◽

Process Model ◽

Parallel Process ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Response Efficacy

Abstract Background Mammography screening is the main method for early detection of breast cancer in Norway. Few studies have focused on psychological determinants of both attendance and non-attendance of publicly available mammography screening programs. The aim of the current study, guided by the Extended Parallel Process Model, was to examine how psychological factors influence defensive avoidance of breast cancer screening and intention to attend mammography. Methods Cross-sectional survey data from a community sample of women living in Norway aged ≥ 18 (N = 270), and without a history of breast cancer, was collected from September 2018 to June 2019 and used to investigate the relationships between the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) constructs and two outcomes: defensive avoidance of breast cancer screening and intention to attend mammography within the next two years. After adjusting for confounding factors, the hierarchical multiple linear regression analyses was conducted to assess the ability of the independent variables based on the EPPM to predict the two outcome variables. Significance level was chosen at p < 0.05. Results Multivariate analyses showed that defensive avoidance of breast cancer screening was predicted by lower perceived susceptibility to breast cancer (β = − 0.22, p = 0.001), lower response efficacy of mammography screening (β = − 0.33, p = 0.001), higher breast cancer fear (β = 0.15, p = 0.014), and checking breasts for lumps (β = − 0.23, p = 0.001). Intention to attend mammography within the next two years was predicted by higher response efficacy of mammography screening (β = 0.13, p = 0.032), having a lower educational level (β = − 0.10, p = 0.041), and regular previous mammography attendance compared to never attending (β = 0.49, p = 0.001). Conclusions The study revealed that defensive avoidance of breast cancer screening and intention to attend mammography were not predicted by the same pattern of psychological factors. Our findings suggest future health promotion campaigns need to focus not only on the psychological factors that encourage women’s decision to attend the screening, but also to counter factors that contribute to women’s decision to avoid it.

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Evaluating Effectiveness of Abstinence Message Response for HIV/Aids Prevention and Associated Factors among Hadiya Zone College Students using Extended Parallel Process Model, South Ethiopia

Journal of Clinical Research & Bioethics ◽

10.4172/2155-9627.1000180 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 05 (03) ◽

Author(s):

Dube Jara Feleke Doyore

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Process Model ◽

Aids Prevention ◽

Parallel Process ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model ◽

South Ethiopia ◽

Hadiya Zone ◽

Hiv Aids

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Extended Parallel Process Model and H5N1 Influenza Virus

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/pr0.102.2.539-550 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 102 (2) ◽

pp. 539-550 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Wanda Siu

Keyword(s):

Influenza Virus ◽

Process Model ◽

Parallel Process ◽

H5n1 Influenza Virus ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model ◽

Persuasive Message ◽

H5n1 Influenza ◽

The Usa ◽

Promotional Message ◽

Significant Health

This study integrated the Extended Parallel Process Model and forewarning cues to assess the promotion of preventive measures against the H5N1 influenza virus, a significant health threat that affects Asia, Europe, and the USA. There are two types of forewarning, (1) telling the audience that they will hear messages intended to persuade them and (2) telling the audience the topic and stance of the impending persuasive message. Analysis of ratings by 265 undergraduates indicated that forewarnings of the topic and stance of a promotional message on the H5N1 virus facilitated elaboration of coping-related thoughts which enhance perceived self-efficacy and a stronger behavioral intention to combat H5N1. Conversely, the elaboration of danger-related thoughts evoked some fear but enhanced source perception.

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Using the Extended Parallel Process Model to Examine the Nature and Impact of Breast Cancer Prevention Information on Mobile-Based Social Media: Content Analysis

JMIR mhealth and uhealth ◽

10.2196/13987 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. e13987 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Liang Chen ◽

Xiaodong Yang ◽

Lunrui Fu ◽

Xiaoming Liu ◽

Congyi Yuan

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Social Media ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Cancer Prevention ◽

Process Model ◽

Parallel Process ◽

Breast Cancer Prevention ◽

Media Content ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model ◽

Media Content Analysis

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Persepsi Remaja Terhadap Kesan Menakutkan Pada Peringatan Kesehatan Bergambar Di Bungkus Rokok Ditinjau Dari Extended Parallel Process Model

Perilaku dan Promosi Kesehatan: Indonesian Journal of Health Promotion and Behavior ◽

10.47034/ppk.v1i1.2120 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 10

Author(s):

Andi Annisa Dwi Rahmawati ◽

Rita Damayanti ◽

Dien Anshari

Keyword(s):

Process Model ◽

Parallel Process ◽

Extended Parallel Process Model

Latar Belakang. Tujuan pencantuman Peringatan Kesehatan Bergambar (PKB) pada bungkus rokok adalah mencegah remaja dari kebiasaan merokok. Dengan melihat gambar menakutkan pada PKB, remaja perokok juga diharapkan termotivasi berhenti merokok.Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana pesan persuasif yang berusaha memunculkan rasa takut berperan dalam proses penerimaan atau penolakan pesan pada siswa yang pernah mendapat intervensi program berhenti merokok bernama Not on Tobacco (NOT) dengan yang belum pernah mendapatkannya. Metode. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain Rapid Asessment Procedures (RAP). Metode yang digunakan dalam pengumpulan data adalah wawancara mendalam.Hasil. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan siswa yang mendapat intervensi program berhenti merokok memiliki keyakinan diri yang lebih tinggi untuk dapat mengurangi konsumsi rokok atau berhenti merokok dengan mudah dibandingkan siswa yang tidak mendapat intervensi. Mereka yang mendapat intervensi juga menunjukkan penerimaan pesan paling baik. Hal ini terlihat dari perubahan niat, sikap, dan perilaku informan ke arah yang positif, berkaitan dengan perilaku merokok. Sementara itu, siswa yang tidak mendapat intervensi menunjukkan penolakan pesan akibat tidak dapat mengendalikan rasa takut. Hal ini tercermin dari perilaku siswa yang menghindari melihat PKB.

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