A Structural Equation Modeling on Reproductive Health Promoting Behavior of Unmarried Women: Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Ji, Eun Mi; Choi, So Young; Je, Nam Joo

doi:2016.22.4.210

Korean J Women Health Nurs > Volume 22(4); 2016 > Article

Original Article

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2016;22(4):210-220.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2016.22.4.210 Published online December 27, 2016.

A Structural Equation Modeling on Reproductive Health Promoting Behavior of Unmarried Women: Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Eun Mi Ji, So Young Choi, Nam Joo Je

¹Department of Nursing, Han Yeong College, Yeosu, Korea.
²College of Nursing · Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. css4214@gnu.ac.kr
³Department of Nursing, Gyeongju University, Gyeongju, Korea.

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to construct and test a structural equation modeling on the reproductive health behavior of single women with sexual experiences. This study employed Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB).
METHODS
The data were collected after receipt of consent from 250 single women with sexual experiences, and analyzed using SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0.
RESULTS
Model fit indices for the hypothetical model were suitable for the recommended level: x²=362.407, RMR=0.065, RMSEA=0.070, GFI=0.867. TLI=0.927, CFI=0.938, IFI=0.939, and x²/dF=2.237. Intention showed direct effect with the biggest effect being on reproductive health behavior. Attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioral control were found to have a direct effect on intention. Among them, perceived behavioral control revealed the largest influence.
CONCLUSION
This study suggests that the TPB is a suitable model in explaining the reproductive health behavior of single women with sexual experience. Strategic plans for educational and intervention programs should be aimed to encourage single women to engage in reproductive health behavior.

Key Words: Reproductive Health; Behavior; Unmarried; Women