Determining intention, fast food consumption and their related factors among university students by using a behavior change theory.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Today, with the advancement of science, technology and industry, people's lifestyles such as the pattern of people's food, have changed from traditional foods to fast foods. The aim of this survey was to examine and identify factors influencing intent to use fast foods and behavior of fast food intake among students based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 229 university students. The study sample was selected and entered to the study using stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using a four-part questionnaire including Participants' characteristics, knowledge, the TPB variables, and fast food consumption behavior. The study data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 16.0) using descriptiv

SUBMITTER: Didarloo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8845370 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature