Analyzing early childhood allergy prevention motivation of mothers of infants and its predictors using latent class analysis and structural equation modelling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Allergic diseases are among the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Early childhood allergy prevention (ECAP) behaviors of those caring for the infant during pregnancy and the first months of life may influence the risk of allergy development over the life course. Motivation and intention to use appropriate primary ECAP measures are thus of critical importance.

Aims

To characterize parental ECAP motivation, (a) valid indicators will be developed and (b) typical parental characteristics will be identified. (c) According to socio-cognitive models, the predictive value of parental risk perception, control belief and self-efficacy for parental ECAP motivation shall be determined.

Method

A sample of N = 343 (expectant) mothers of infants completed a quest

SUBMITTER: Wirtz MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11515318 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature