The protection motivation theory as an explanatory model for intention to use alcohol protective behavioral strategies related to the manner of drinking among young adults.
Bella María González-PonceJosé Carmona-MárquezAngelina PilattiCarmen Díaz-BataneroFermín Fernández CalderónPublished in: Alcohol and alcoholism (Oxford, Oxfordshire) (2024)
Our findings suggest that interventions aimed at encouraging young adults to use alcohol MD PBS would be most effective if they included components that enhance self-efficacy in using these strategies and emphasize their perceived usefulness in reducing alcohol-related consequences.