Predictors of cancer screening behavior of the working population in China based on the information-motivation-behavioral skills model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The cancer screening rate in the working population is very low in China. Information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model has been applied to elucidate screening behavior for various chronic diseases but has not been investigated in analyzing cancer screening behavior. This study aimed to examine factors influencing cancer screening behavior and their linkages based on the IMB model.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted in Shanghai, China from August to October 2021. Data were obtained through an anonymous questionnaire. Predictive relationships between variables in the IMB model and cancer screening behavior were evaluated. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was constructed to demonstrate the utility of the IMB model.

Results

Among the 556 pa

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10412821 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature