Authors : Farzad Jalilian, Amin Karami Matin, Mohammad Mahboubi, Shoeib Rahimi, Galavizh Karimi, Sajad Kanani and Shiva Khashij
Abstract: Psychological factors such as some habits, beliefs and lack of knowledge regarding the way of using fruits and vegetables in a diet has been considered as an obstacle to fruit and vegetable consumption. The aim of this study was to determine the factors related to factors related to fruit and vegetable consumption based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). In this cross-sectional study, conducted in Kermanshah county, the West of Iran, a total of 410 women’s was 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 t-test, bivariate correlation and linear regression statistical tests at 95% significant level. The findings indicated mean of fruit and vegetable consumption during the day was 2.1 times. There was a significant correlation between job, educational level and family economic status with fruit and vegetable consumption. Linear regression analysis showed the determinant variable accounted for 42% of the variation in fruit and vegetable consumption. Based on our results, it seem TPB variables are suitable variables for fruit and vegetable consumption.
Farzad Jalilian, Amin Karami Matin, Mohammad Mahboubi, Shoeib Rahimi, Galavizh Karimi, Sajad Kanani and Shiva Khashij, 2016. Factors Related to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on Theory of Planned Behavior. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 11: 149-153.