Authors : Farzad Jalilian, Amin Karami Matin, Mohammad Mahboubi, Shoeib Rahimi, Nashmin Kiamanesh, Afsaneh Rahimi and Shiva Khashij
Abstract: A diet with excessive amount of salt results in pathological changes in many body organs including blood pressure system; these changes include endothelial dysfunction and vascular damage and have a significant role in the progress of cardiac diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to factors related to factors related to salt consumption based on the Theory of Panned Behavior (TPB). In this cross-sectional study, conducted in Kermanshah County, the wests of Iran, a total of 400 women’s, were randomly selected to participate voluntarily in the study. Participants filled out a self-administered questionnaire including the expanded theory of planned behavior components. Data were analyzed by SPSS Version 21 using bivariate correlation and logistic regression statistical tests at 95% significant level. Almost 53.3% of the participants reported salt consumption during eating food (at the food table). Among background variables, education was (OR = 0.715) strong factor to predict salt consumption during eating food among the participants. The best predictors for salt consumption during eating food were subjective norms with odds ratio estimate of 1.081 [95% CI: 1.011, 1.155], perceived behavioral control with odds ratio estimate of 0.751 [95% CI: 0.674, 8.837] and intention with odds ratio estimate of 1.329 [95% CI: 1.191, 1.484]. Based on our findings among TPB variables, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention may be some of the most effective factors for salt consumption during eating food (at the food table).
Farzad Jalilian, Amin Karami Matin, Mohammad Mahboubi, Shoeib Rahimi, Nashmin Kiamanesh, Afsaneh Rahimi and Shiva Khashij, 2016. Factors Related to Salt Consumption: Application of Theory of Planned Behavior. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 11: 139-142.