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Korean Society of Women Health Nursing (한국여성건강간호학회)
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A Structural Equation Modeling on Reproductive Health Promoting Behavior of Unmarried Women: Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

계획된 행위이론을 기반으로 한 미혼여성의 생식건강증진행위 구조모형

  • Ji, Eun Mi (Department of Nursing, Han Yeong College) ;
  • Choi, So Young (College of Nursing.Institute of Health Science, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Je, Nam Joo (Department of Nursing, Gyeongju University)
  • Received : 2016.07.06
  • Accepted : 2016.11.30
  • Published : 2016.12.20
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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: $x^2=362.407$, RMR=0.065, RMSEA=0.070, GFI=0.867. TLI=0.927, CFI=0.938, IFI=0.939, and $x^2/dF=2.237$. 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.

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