Applying the information-motivation-behavioral model to explore the influencing factors of self-management behavior among osteoporosis patients.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The prevalence of osteoporosis (OP) is rapidly increasing. Healthy behaviors are crucial for the management of OP. Application of the information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model has been verified in various chronic diseases, but this model has not been investigated for behavioral interventions among people with OP. This study aimed to examine factors influencing OP self-management behavior and their interaction paths based on the IMB model. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study using a convenience sampling method in 20 community health service centers in Shanghai, China. Predictive relationships between IMB model variables and self-management behaviors were evaluated using an anonymous questionnaire. Structural equation modeling was used to test the IMB model. RE

SUBMITTER: Tsamlag L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006415 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature