An application of the theory of planned behavior to self-care in patients with hypertension

BMC Public Health

Table 2 Main estimates for Theory of Planned Behavior parameters

Parameter	Estimate (±SE)	p	Standard estimate
INT^a < −--SN^b	1.36 (±.89)	.12	.08
INT < ---PBC1^c	.07 (±.50)	.88	.00
INT < ---PBC2^d	1.28 (±.09)	.00	.59
BEH^e < −--PBC1	.07 (±.14)	.61	.02
BEH < ---PBC2	.15 (±.01)	.00	.27
BEH < ---INT	.04 (±.03)	.00	.15

^a:INT = Behavioral intention, ^b:SN = Subjective norms, ^c:PBC1 = Percived behavioral control for proper use of antihypertensive drugs, home blood pressure control, stress and anxiety control, physical activity, weight loss, compliance, low-salt intake, ^d:PBC2 = Perceived behavioral control alcohol and smoking cessation, ^e:Beh = Blood pressure control behavior

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