Authors: Shell, Duane F.; Newman, Ian M.; Perry, Christina M.; Folsom, Ashlee R.B.

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 35, Number 5, September 2011 , pp. 568-580(13)

Publisher: PNG Publications

Abstract:

Objective: To determine if the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model was effective for development of a smokeless tobacco educational unit (STEU) and analysis of STEU effects.

Methods: Structural equation modeling was used to test component relations proposed by the IMB model and STEU effects on parallel growth of IMB components.

Results: Results confirmed IMB model component relationships and indicated that STEU effects were primarily on information with indirect effects on expectancies and self-efficacy change through information.

Conclusions: Prevention programming needs to address all IMB model components. Organizing analysis around the IMB model provides better understanding of program outcomes.

Keywords: ADOLESCENTS; EXPECTANCIES; IMB; SELF-EFFICACY; SMOKELESS TOBACCO

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.35.5.6

Publication date: 2011-09-01

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