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Theory of Planned Behaviour measures of belief and intention towards taking oral glucose-lowering medications |
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| Variable name |
Number of items† |
Sample question |
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| Direct attitude |
2 |
It is beneficial for me to take my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Direct subjective norm (injunctive) |
2 |
Most people who are important to me think I should take my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Direct subjective norm (descriptive) |
1 |
If they were taking part in this study, most people who are important to me would take their diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Direct perceived behavioural control |
3 |
It is difficult for me to take my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Indirect attitude |
7 |
If I were to take my diabetes medicines without missing a day, it would keep my diabetes under control |
| Indirect subjective norm (injunctive) |
3 |
Members of my family or close relatives would approve of me taking my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Indirect perceived behavioural control |
4 |
Changes to my daily routine would make it more difficult for me to take my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
| Intention |
2 |
I intend to take my diabetes medicines without missing a day |
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†Each measured on a 7-point scale from 1 = strongly disagree to 7 = strongly agree | ||
Farmer et al. BMC Family Practice 2008 9:20 doi:10.1186/1471-2296-9-20 |
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