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Table 2 Regression analysis of factors related to skin cancer protective behaviors among students

From: Application of protection motivation theory (PMT) on skin cancer preventive behaviors amongst primary school students in rural areas of Fasa city-Iran

Variables

Beta

B

P

Dependent variable

Perceived sensitivity

0.206

0.142

0.036

 

Perceived severity

0.187

0.135

0.039

 

Reward

−0.118

−0.123

0.047

 

Fear

0.126

0.128

0.044

 

Protection motivation

0.228

0.165

0.014

Skin cancer protective behaviors

Self-efficacy

0.219

0.156

0.025

R2 = 0.586

Response efficacy

0.089

0.068

0.033

R2Adjusted = 0.038

Response costs

−0.078

−0.065

0.037

 

Knowledge

0.125

0.094

0.048

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