Theory of Planned Behavior and Mindfulness Intentions in Chronic Low Back Pain.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Theory of planned of behavior (TPB) constructs have been linked to health behavior intentions. Intentions to try mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), a first-line therapy for chronic low back pain (cLBP), have been less studied. This study aimed to identify which TPB constructs could inform strategies to improve adoption of MBSR.

Methods

People with cLBP (n = 457) read a description of MBSR then completed survey items assessing TPB constructs: attitudes, norms, self-efficacy, perceived control, and intentions to try MBSR training.

Results

Structural equation modeling showed self-efficacy/control (coefficient: 0.564), norms (0.245), and attitudes (0.131) were all positively associated with intentions to try mindfulness trainings.

Conclusions<

SUBMITTER: Jones SMW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9648996 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature