Predictors of Intention to Reduce Stroke Risk Among People at Risk of Stroke: An Application of an Extended Health Belief Model

Karen A Sullivan; Katherine M White; Ross Young; Anne Chang; Colette Roos; Clinton Scott

doi:10.1037/a0013359

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Predictors of Intention to Reduce Stroke Risk Among People at Risk of Stroke: An Application of an Extended Health Belief Model

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Predictors of Intention to Reduce Stroke Risk Among People at Risk of Stroke: An Application of an Extended Health Belief Model

Karen A Sullivan, Katherine M White, Ross Young, Anne Chang, Colette Roos and Clinton Scott

Rehabilitation Psychology, Vol.53(4), pp.505-512

2008

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1037/a0013359

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Health Belief Model

stroke

stroke knowledge

cerebrovascular accident

stroke prevention

Purpose: To examine predictors of intention to reduce stroke risk in a sample of at risk individuals through the application of an expanded Health Belief Model. Research Method: Predictors included stroke knowledge, demographic variables, beliefs about stroke, and measures of subjective norm and self-efficacy. The dependent variable was intention to reduce stroke risk. Of the 276 surveys distributed to bowling clubs, senior citizens clubs or retirement villages, 101 surveys were returned. Data from 76 of these respondents were used for analysis. Results: With regard to exercise intention, a pattern of significant correlations between HBM variables, subjective norm, and self-efficacy was observed. Results of multiple hierarchical regression analyses showed that perceived benefits of undertaking exercise and self-efficacy in relation exercise were the two most important determinants of exercise intentions. Conclusions: Findings suggest that health beliefs may play an important role in stroke prevention. Practice Implications: Stroke education and prevention programs that selectively target beliefs about the perceived benefits of, and self-efficacy related to, exercise to reduce stroke risk may prove most efficacious.

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Title: Predictors of Intention to Reduce Stroke Risk Among People at Risk of Stroke: An Application of an Extended Health Belief Model
Authors: Karen A Sullivan (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Katherine M White (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Ross Young (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Anne Chang (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Colette Roos (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Clinton Scott (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Rehabilitation Psychology, Vol.53(4), pp.505-512
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Date published: 2008
DOI: 10.1037/a0013359
ISSN: 1939-1544; 0090-5550
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99551707402621
Output Type: Journal article

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