Table 2.
Comparison of average scores of the Theory of Planned Behavior constructs in the both study groups before and three months following the training intervention.
| Variable | Groups | Before intervention M±SD | Three months after the intervention M±SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | Experimental | 6.22 ± 1.52 | 12.26 ± 1.55 | 0.001 |
| Control | 6.17 ± 1.67 | 7.03 ± 1.65 | 0.347 | |
| p-value | 0.318 | 0.001 | ||
| Attitude | Experimental | 25.51 ± 5.48 | 52.36 ± 5.82 | 0.001 |
| Control | 24.98 ± 5.55 | 25.79 ± 5.64 | 0.288 | |
| p-value | 0.299 | 0.001 | ||
| Subjective norms | Experimental | 20.21 ± 5.20 | 43.32 ± 5.11 | 0.001 |
| Control | 21.17 ± 5.02 | 22.62 ± 3.98 | 0.201 | |
| p-value | 0.285 | 0.001 | ||
| Perceived behavioral control | Experimental | 17.64 ± 4.87 | 40.46 ± 4.58 | 0.001 |
| Control | 19.10 ± 4.69 | 21.68 ± 4.70 | 0.147 | |
| p-value | 0.156 | 0.001 | ||
| Behavioral intention | Experimental | 27.40 ± 5.33 | 61.46 ± 5.68 | 0.001 |
| Control | 29.82 ± 5.41 | 32.73 ± 5.68 | 0.119 | |
| p-value | 0.142 | 0.001 | ||
| Skin cancer preventive behaviors | Experimental | 5.13 ± 1.35 | 12.84 ± 1.30 | 0.001 |
| Control | 5.28 ± 1.31 | 6.01 ± 1.14 | 0.284 | |
| p-value | 0.410 | 0.001 |