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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: A significant gap exists between the number of Hispanics on the organ transplant waiting list and the number of Hispanics donating organs. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to construct and test a Spanish language instrument to measure the constructs of attitude, subjective norm and intent toward organ donation and then use the instrument collect data to test the predictive relationships between these. Philosophical Underpinning: The theory of reasoned action (TRA). Methods: Instrument development and testing resulted in a reliable and valid Spanish language instrument that was administered to a convenience sample of 98 Hispanics in the South Florida area. Results: Regression analysis found that 79.9% (R2 = .799, adj. R2 = .795) of the variance in the dependent variable was explained by the model and that the relationship was significant, F(2, 95) = 189.27, p = .00. Examination of the beta weights revealed that each of the predictor variables uniquely contributed to the model. Conclusion: The findings of this study support the theoretical relationship postulated by the TRA. Attitude and subjective norm are predictive of behavioral intention to become an organ donor among Hispanics living in South Florida,
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2014.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 57-60).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Reynel Lavandera. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RD129.5.L38 2014_LavanderaRey ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RD129.5.L38 2014 ( lcc )
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