Table 5.

The results of the mediation effect test.

Indirect path	95%CI	Direct path	95%CI	Result
PAQa→PIBb→EMc	0.007 to 0.173	PAQ→EM	–0.011 to 0.256	Full
PAQ→PDBd→EM	0.005 to 0.129	PAQ→EM	–0.011 to 0.256	Full
PSCe→PIB→EM	0.004 to 0.097	PSC→EM	0.058 to 0.285	Partial
PSC→PDB→EM	–0.002 to 0.061	PSC→EM	0.058 to 0.285	None

^aPAQ: perceived argument quality.

^bPIB: perceived informational benefits.

^cEM: health empowerment.

^dPDB: perceived decision-making benefits.

^ePSC: perceived source credibility.