Can we explain running-related injury preventive behavior? A path analysis

Luiz Hespanhol*, Caio Sain Vallio, Willem van Mechelen, Evert Verhagen

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    Abstract

    Background: Behavioral and social science theories/models have been gaining attention in sports injury prevention.

    Objective: To investigate the potential of the Theory of Planned Behavior in explaining running-related injury preventive behavior.

    Methods: Six-month prospective cohort study based on data gathered from a randomized controlled trial. From a total of 1512 invited trail runners, 232 were included in this study. Preventive behaviors and their determinants were assessed at baseline and two and six months after baseline. Five-point Likert scales were used to assess the determinants of preventive behavior. A Bayesian path analysis was conducted applying mixed models and mediation analysis.

    Results: A 1-point increase in intention, attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control predicted an increase of 54% (95% Bayesian credible interval [BCI]: 38, 71) in the rate of performing running-related injury preventive behavior, explaining 49% (R-2 0.49; 95% BCI: 0.41, 0.56) of the variance around preventive behavior. Intention and perceived behavioral control predicted running-related injury preventive behavior directly, while 40% (95% BCI: 21, 61) and 44% (95% BCI: 20, 69) of the total effect of attitude was mediated by intention and perceived behavioral control, respectively. Attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control predicted intention.

    Conclusions: The Theory of Planned Behavior may have the potential to explain half of the variance around running-related injury preventive behavior and intention. Therefore, such theory may be considered a relevant and useful tool in developing, investigating, and/or implementing programs aimed at preventing running-related injuries. (C) 2021 Associacao Brasileira de Pesquisa e Pos-Graduacao em Fisioterapia. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U. All rights reserved.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)601-609
    Number of pages9
    JournalBrazilian journal of physical therapy
    Volume25
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Sept-2021

    Keywords

    • Bayesian analysis
    • Health behavior
    • Physicaltherapy
    • Psychological theory
    • Risk reduction behavior
    • Sports injuries
    • PLANNED BEHAVIOR
    • ATTITUDES
    • BELIEFS
    • MODELS
    • PLAYERS

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