Contraceptive behavior in college-age males related to Fishbein model.

Fishbein's Belief-Attitude-Intention-Behavior model states that behavior is predicted on intention, intention is predicated on attitudes, and attitudes are predicated on beliefs. Path analysis was used to test the model with respect to the contraceptive behaviors of 54 college males. In spite of the heterogeneity of the sample, the data supported the model, suggesting that nursing interventions may need to be directed toward beliefs rather than behaviors.