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This study aims to explore the influence of the public's knowledge of physical therapy on their choice of physical therapy using the Theory of Planned Behavior. A questionnaire survey method was adopted, and the survey was widely distributed online from March 14, 2024, to March 20, 2024. After excluding non-eligible respondents, a total of 347 valid questionnaires were collected.
Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 22.0 statistical software, and the findings are as follows: First, the public's attitude towards physical therapy significantly influences their choice behavior (P<0.001). When the public holds a positive attitude towards physical therapy, they are more inclined to choose to undergo physical therapy (P<0.001). Second, subjective norms also significantly affect their choice behavior (P<0.001). When the public perceives that people around them have a positive view of physical therapy, they are more inclined to choose to undergo physical therapy (P<0.001). Finally, perceived behavioral control is also an important factor influencing their choice behavior (P<0.001). When the public believes that they can control their behavior regarding physical therapy, they are more inclined to choose to undergo physical therapy (P<0.001).
In summary, this study finds that the public's attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control are all factors influencing their choice of physical therapy. Therefore, by increasing the public's knowledge of physical therapy, fostering positive attitudes, strengthening the support of those around them for physical therapy, and providing assistance with behavioral control, it is possible to effectively increase the public's willingness and behavior to choose physical therapy.
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