ArticlePsychology & health2015
Mediation analysis of decisional balance, sun avoidance and sunscreen use in the precontemplation and preparation stages for sun protection.
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- Transtheoretical Model Constructs' Longitudinal Prediction of Sun Protection Over 24 Months.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2016Trial
- Processes of Change for Colonoscopy: Limited Support for Use Among Navigated Latinos.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2019Article
- Extending Theory-Based Quantitative Predictions to New Health Behaviors.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveMediation analyses of sun protection were conducted testing structural equation models using longitudinal data with three waves. An effect was said to be mediated if the standardised path between processes of change, decisional balance and sun protection outcomes was significant.
designLongitudinal models of sun protection using data from individuals in the precontemplation (N = 964) and preparation (N = 463) stages who participated of an expert system intervention.
main outcome measuresNine processes of change for sun protection, decisional balance constructs of sun protection (pros and cons), sun avoidance behaviour and sunscreen use.
resultsWith the exception of two processes in the preparation stage, processes of change predicted the pros (r = .126-.614), and the pros predicted the outcomes (r = .181-.272). Three models with the cons as mediator in the preparation stage, and none in the precontemplation stage, showed a mediated relationship between processes and outcomes.
conclusionIn general, mediation analyses found both the process of change-to-pros and pros-to-behaviour paths significant for both precontemplation and preparation stages, and for both sun avoidance and sunscreen use outcomes. Findings provide support for the importance of assessing the role of underlying risk cognitions in improving sun protection adherence.
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