"Attitudes, Subjective Norms, And Perceived Behavioral Control Of Peria" by Brenda Sanya

Author

Brenda Sanya

Date of Award

January 2023

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Nursing

First Advisor

Dawn Denny

Abstract

Study Purpose and Design: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and intentions to engage in mindful self-care among nurses working in the perianesthesia setting. The study utilized cross-sectional design and was guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior. Methods: Modified Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire and Mindful Self Care Scale were utilized for data collection among 85 perianesthesia nurses using a survey through the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN). Findings: Regression analyses demonstrated that attitude (β=0.51, t=5.63, p=0.001) and self-compassion and purpose (β=0.29, t=2.54, p=0.013) were significant factors influencing the intention to engage in mindful self-care. Overall, the model was a good fit at F(8,76)=9.33; p<.05; Adjusted R2 =0.44. Conclusion: This study found that there was no difference in rural and non-rural perianesthesia nurses in seeking mindful self-care. The findings from this study contribute uniquely to literature on the emerging concept of mindful self-care for nurses and to the theoretical use of the Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire in nursing. Implications: The results from this study could be used to develop theory-based interventions that promote the maintenance of health behavior that enhances self-care. Nurse leaders could consider incorporating strategies and initiatives that cultivate a sense of self-compassion and purpose into their overall approach to staff well-being. Future research emerging from these results could target assessing beliefs on mindful self-care.

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