Social support, knowledge, and self-efficacy as correlates of osteoporosis preventive behaviors among preadolescent females.

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Title:	Social support, knowledge, and self-efficacy as correlates of osteoporosis preventive behaviors among preadolescent females.
Authors:	Ievers-Landis, C.E., Burant, C., Drotar, D., Morgan, L., Trapl, E.S., Kwoh, C.K., Ievers-Landis, Carolyn E¹ (AUTHOR), Burant, Christopher (AUTHOR), Drotar, Dennis (AUTHOR), Morgan, Larissa (AUTHOR), Trapl, Erika S (AUTHOR), Kwoh, C Kent (AUTHOR)
Source:	Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Jul/Aug2003, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p335-345. 11p.
Subject Terms:	Osteoporosis, Lifestyles
Abstract:	Objective: To develop and test a model based on Bandura's social cognitive theory to predict healthy lifestyle behaviors for the prevention of osteoporosis.Methods: Participants were 354 girls, ages 8-11 years, recruited from area Girl Scout troops. Baseline data from a randomized trial of behavioral interventions are presented. Measures of social support, knowledge, self-efficacy, dietary calcium intake, and weight-bearing physical activity (WBPA) were obtained via interviews and self-administered questionnaires.Results: A structural equation model was tested and fit the data well. Family social support, perceived self-efficacy for eating a calcium-rich diet, and knowledge of WBPA significantly predicted calcium intake. Friend and family support for exercise predicted WBPA. Self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship between family support and calcium intake, as confirmed by Holmbeck's post-hoc probing strategy (2002).Conclusions: Suggestions are made for primary prevention interventions such as parent and peer involvement, health education, and problem-solving training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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