The use of the theory of planned behavior to explore beliefs about sugar restriction.

Full Abstract

OBJECTIVES:
To identify beliefs underlying attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control regarding sugar restriction using the theory of planned behavior, TPB.

METHODS:
A survey of 981 students was conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

RESULTS:
The TPB predicted behavioral intention, with R2 = 0.25. Analysis of variance showed consistent differences between intenders (strong intentions) and nonintenders (weak intentions) with regard to beliefs of immediate sensory concerns and psychological control factors.

CONCLUSIONS:
Support was provided for the TPB constructs to predict intended sugar restriction. Beliefs distinguishing intenders from nonintenders represent targets for interventions aimed at maintaining a low-level sugar intake among students in Tanzania.

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Author information

Author/s: Masalu, Joyce Rose (JR); Astrøm, Anne Nordrehaug (AN);

Affiliation: Center for International Health, University of Bergen, Armauer Hansen Building, N-5021 Bergen, Norway.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Journal: American journal of health behavior (Am J Health Behav), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2003 Jan-Feb; vol 27 (issue 1) : pp 15-24

Dates: Created 2002/12/25; Completed 2003/03/28; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 12500948, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Analysis of Variance
Attitude to Health
Cross-Sectional Studies
Diet - psychology
Dietary Sucrose - administration & dosage
Female

Associated Chemicals: Dietary Sucrose (0)

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