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Table 3 Results of Perceived Behavioral Controls (PBC) Questions

From: Predicting the protective behavioral intentions for parents with young children that possess different levels of education in Hong Kong using the theory of planned behavior for air polluted with PM2.5

Perceived Behavioral Controls

Undergraduate (n = 301)

Post-graduate (n = 109)

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

PBC 1. I can skip eating barbecued food to reduce air pollution

3.76

0.91

3.53

1.01

PBC 2. I can walk, bike, or take public transportation to reduce air pollution

4.16

0.82

4.13

0.92

PBC 3. Although wearing a mask is troublesome, I can remind my children to use a mask when the air polluted with PM 2.5 is severe

4.31

0.85

4.05

0.92

PBC 4. When the air polluted with PM 2.5 is severe, I can guide children to wear a mask and protect their face

4.30

0.82

4.01

0.93

PBC Scores

4.13

0.65

3.93

0.77