Risk Perception Moderating How Knowledge is Translated into Intentions to Take Preventive Measures against Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Авторы

  • Molla Legesse Shumye
  • Wondimu Habtamu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.7(1).2023.7

Ключевые слова:

knowledge, intention, risk perception, NCDs, moderation

Аннотация

Risk perception is supposed to mediate between knowledge and intention. The study examines whether such a mediation also exists in the context of taking protective measures against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Moreover, the question is raised whether health risk perception might moderate such a mechanism. A cross-sectional study was conducted. Knowledge about NCDs, intention and risk perception were assessed. A sample of 609 individuals was analyzed by hierarchical regression procedures in terms of moderated mediation. Risk perception partially mediated the knowledge-intention relationship, and risk perception components operated as a moderator. The moderator effect was positive, implying that high-risk perception in conjunction with high intention was a prerequisite for preventive measures. Low-risk perception reflects health-specific optimism, which can be a facilitator of health behavior change, in this case, the change in the intention to take preventive measures.

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Опубликован

2023-04-20

Выпуск

Том 7 № 1 (2023)

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Статьи

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