Using the theory of planned behaviour to predict preventive intention on sexual behaviours among junior high school students in lower Northern region of Thailand

摘要

This study aimed to identify the determinants of preventive intention on sexual behaviours using the theory of planned behaviour among the junior high school students in lower northern region of Thailand. Across-sectional study with self-administered questionnaire was employed to collect survey data. Amultistage sampling technique was used to select informants. The strongest positive association with preventive intention on sexual behaviours was found for perceived self-efficacy towards preventing sexual intention. Perceived self-efficacy, perceived social belief, and perceived peer pressure/social influence had positive and significant (P