More Knowledge, Less Intention? The Moderating Role of Subjective Health Knowledge and Education Level within a TPB Model in Physical Activity Intentions among Chronic Patients

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10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_13How to use a DOI?

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Theory of planned behavior; Subjective knowledge; Education level; Physical activity

Abstract

A high percentage of people with chronic diseases do not experience adequate physical activity. The purpose of this study is to explore the factors regulating physical activity based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Additionally, we incorporated subjective health knowledge and education level with the TPB theoretical framework to act as moderators. Data were collected from 639 individuals with chronic diseases in our survey. Results revealed that subjective norms and perceived behavioral control were statistically significant predictors of physical activity intentions, with the perceived behavioral control having the strongest effect on the intention to partake in physical activity. Attitude had no significant effect. Subjective health knowledge negatively moderated the relationship between perceived behavioral control and intention, while education level negatively moderated the relationship of subjective norms-intention among people with chronic diseases in this study. The results provide guidance to doctors and health practitioners to develop interventions tailored to assisting chronic patients with different levels of subjective health knowledge and education, thus requiring the medical professionals to consider health education carefully.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Yuxuan Wu
PY  - 2022
DA  - 2022/12/29
TI  - More Knowledge, Less Intention? The Moderating Role of Subjective Health Knowledge and Education Level within a TPB Model in Physical Activity Intentions among Chronic Patients
BT  - Proceedings of the 2022 6th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences (ISEMSS 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 98
EP  - 113
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-494069-31-2_13
ID  - Wu2022
ER  -