Table 5 Correlations of the Instrument Based on PMT and Protective Behavioral Intention
| PMT Subconstruct | Short-term Behavior Intention | Long-term Behavior Intention |
|---|---|---|
| Severity (S) | 0.05* | 0.05* |
| Vulnerability (V) | 0.20** | 0.21** |
| Intrinsic Reward (IR) | −0.12** | −0.15** |
| Extrinsic Reward (ER) | −0.12** | −0.14** |
| Response Efficacy (RE) | 0.06** | 0.07** |
| Self-Efficacy (SE) | 0.40** | 0.42** |
| Response Cost (RC) | −0.12** | −0.14** |