Table 3 Results of the multivariate linear regression analysis of preventive behaviours

Sociodemographic factors

Gender

Female

.960

.177

.124

<.001

Age in years

20–29

−.054

.312

−.006

.862

30–39

.283

.267

.031

.289

40–49

.277

.241

.032

.252

50–59

(Reference)

Education

Less than a bachelor’s degree

.235

.229

.026

.306

Bachelor’s degree

(Reference)

Master’s or above

.519

.200

.065

.010

Marital status

Married

(Reference)

Never married

−.023

.224

−.003

.919

Divorced/widowed/separated

−.392

.485

−.019

.420

Health belief model factors

.655

.099

.197

<.001

.172

.092

.049

.062

.103

.109

.029

.342

−.094

.061

−.036

.125

1.504

.105

.404

<.001

Cues to take action

Reliable channels

Print media

.075

.085

.026

.375

Radio

−.232

.084

−.080

.006

Television

.104

.098

.032

.289

Social networks

.142

.067

.054

.033

Reliable resources

Health care providers

−.020

.097

−.006

.838

Official government website

.172

.086

.057

.045

Family and friends

.238

.091

.068

.009