@article {Norman:1 February 2003:1359-107X:67,
	author = "Norman P.",
	author = "Searle A.",
	author = "Harrad R.",
	author = "Vedhara K.",
	title = "Predicting adherence to eye patching in children with amblyopia: An application of protection motivation theory",
	journal = "British Journal of Health Psychology",
	volume = "8",
	year = "1 February 2003",
	abstract = "<B>Objectives:</B> This study reports an application of protection motivation theory (PMT) to the prediction of parental adherence to eye patching recommendations for children with amblyopia over a 2-month period. The study also considered the role of past behaviour in PMT.<P></P> <B>Design and methods:</B> A total of 151 parents of children with amblyopia who were attending follow-up appointments for orthoptic treatment participated. They completed questionnaires based on PMT to assess their beliefs about amblyopia and eye patching. Of the parents, 105 were contacted again at 2-month follow-up to obtain a measure of adherence to the recommended treatment for their child.<P></P> <B>Results:</B> PMT was found to be predictive of adherence intentions and behaviour at 2-month follow-up. Regression analyses revealed perceived vulnerability, response efficacy and self-efficacy to be significant predictors of protection motivation, whereas perceived vulnerability and response costs were significant predictors of adherence behaviour. Past adherence behaviour was found to have a direct effect on future adherence behaviour over and above the influence of PMT.<P></P> <B>Conclusions:</B> The results are discussed in relation to the sufficiency of PMTas a model of adherence behaviour. The practical implications for attempts to increase adherence to eye patching among children with amblyopia are outlined.",
	pages = "67-82(16)",
	url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bpsoc/bjhp/2003/00000008/00000001/art00005"
	doi = "doi:10.1348/135910703762879219"
}