Table 4.
Univariate regression of the theory coding scheme (TCS) items, TCS categories, and included items.
| Theory coding scheme categories (category number) | Items included | Univariate | ||
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Β | 95% CI | P value | |
| Reference to underpinning theory (C1) | 1, 2, 3 | 0.2683 | (–0.1883, 0.7249) | .25 |
| Targeting of relevant theoretical constructs (C2) | 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 | 0.2558 | (0.0619, 0.4497) | .01a |
| Using theory to select recipients or tailor interventions (C3) | 4, 6 | 0.2245 | (–0.3137, 0.7626) | .41 |
| Measurement of constructs (C4) | 12a, 12b | 0.1363 | (–0.2128, 0.4854) | .44 |
| Testing of theory: mediation effects (C5) | 12a, 12b, 13, 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d, 15, 16 | 0.0524 | (–0.0482, 0.1531) | .31 |
| Refining theory (C6) | 17a, 17b |
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| Total use of theory | All items | 0.0524 | (–0.0068, 0.1116) | .08 |
aP<.05.