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| HBM constructs | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree |
| F (%) | F (%) | F (%) | F (%) | F (%) |
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| Perceived susceptibility |
| It is extremely likely I will get occupational illness or injury in the future | 122 (29.6) | 87 (21.1) | 51 (12.4) | 40 (9.1) | 112 (27.2) |
| I think my chance of developing occupational illness is grate | 83 (20.1) | 122 (29.6) | 60 (14.6) | 35 (8.5) | 112 (27.2) |
| There is a good possibility I will get occupational illness in the next few years | 77 (18.7) | 98 (23.8) | 40 (9.7) | 115 (27.9) | 82 (19.9) |
| I know predecessors in this career field who got an occupational illness | 115 (27.9) | 92 (22.3) | 47 (11.4) | 23 (5.6) | 135 (32.8) |
| I think small exposures to occupational chemicals or noise will lead me to an illness | 139 (33.8) | 81 (19.7) | 4 (1.0) | 84 (20.4) | 104 (25.2) |
| I am more likely than the average worker to have occupational illness or injury | 152 (36.9) | 115 (27.9) | 16 (3.9) | 21 (5.1) | 108 (26.2) |
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| Perceived severity |
| The thought of getting an occupational illness is deeply concerns me | 163 (39.6) | 92 (22.3) | 16 (3.9) | 15 (3.6) | 126 (30.6) |
| If I developed an occupational illness, my career would be in danger | 157 (38.1) | 50 (12.1) | 13 (3.2) | 16 (3.9) | 176 (42.7) |
| Problems I would experience from an occupational illness would last a life time | 73 (17.7) | 139 (33.7) | 9 (2.2) | 49 (11.9) | 142 (34.5) |
| An occupational illness will lead to permanent changes in my health | 204 (49.5) | 54 (13.1) | 5 (1.2) | 19 (4.6) | 130 (31.6) |
| My financial security would be endangered if I developed an occupational illness | 146 (35.4) | 56 (13.6) | 19 (4.6) | 13 (3.2) | 178 (43.2) |
| I believe I could die prematurely if I developed an occupational illness | 131 (31.8) | 89 (21.6) | 7 (1.7) | 33 (8.0) | 152 (36.9) |
| I am afraid to even think about getting an occupational illness | 85 (20.6) | 131 (31.8) | 29 (7.0) | 2 (0.5) | 165 (40) |
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| Perceived benefits |
| Wearing PPE will prevent me from occupational illness | 188 (45.6) | 61 (14.8) | 16 (3.9) | 66 (16) | 81 (19.7) |
| PPE prevents exposure to the kinds of hazards you are around on the job | 112 (27.2) | 116 (28.2) | 43 (10.4) | 60 (14.6) | 81 (19.7) |
| I worry about getting an occupational illness when I do not wearing PPE | 144 (35) | 120 (29.1) | 15 (3.6) | 33 (8.0) | 100 (24.3) |
| I benefit by wearing PPE | 118 (28.6) | 131 (31.8) | 12 (2.9) | 30 (7.3) | 121 (29.4) |
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| Perceived barriers |
| When I wear PPE I feel uncomfortable | 136 (33.0) | 21 (5.1) | 11 (2.7) | 142 (34.5) | 102 (24.8) |
| When I wear PPE, it interferes with my ability to do my job | 124 (30.1) | 74 (18.0) | 12 (2.9) | 107 (26.0) | 95 (23.1) |
| PPE is not always available to me | 115 (27.9) | 66 (16.0) | 11 (2.7) | 138 (33.5) | 82 (19.9) |
| When I wear PPE co workers would make fun of me | 85 (20.6) | 107 (26.0) | 7 (1.7) | 74 (18.0) | 139 (33.7) |
| My supervisor is aware of my compliance with PPE guidelines | 66 (16.0) | 70 (17.0) | 14 (3.4) | 118 (28.6) | 144 (35.0) |
| I would need to develop a new habit for wearing PPE, and that is difficult to me | 80 (19.4) | 113 (27.4) | 16 (3.9) | 80 (19.4) | 123 (29.9) |
| Wearing PPE is just too inconvenient for you | 48 (11.7) | 158 (38.3) | 12 (2.9) | 58 (14.1) | 136 (33.0) |
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| Cues to action |
| A reminder from my supervisor everyday would be important to wear of PPE | 135 (32.8) | 30 (7.3) | 97 (23.5) | 54 (13.1) | 96 (23.3) |
| My supervisor checking on me would improve you to wear of PPE | 33 (8.0) | 109 (26.5) | 73 (17.7) | 89 (21.6) | 108 (26.2) |
| My employer is important for wearing PPE | 25 (6.1) | 93 (22.6) | 90 (21.8) | 95 (23.1) | 109 (26.5) |
| Posters in my factory would serve as important reminders to wear PPE | 46 (11.2) | 92 (22.3) | 46 (11.2) | 105 (25.5) | 123 (29.9) |
| The threat of disciplinary action is an important factor in ensuring I wear PPE | 66 (16.0) | 72 (17.5) | 86 (20.9) | 96 (23.3) | 92 (22.3) |
| Having PPE at location of hazard is critical to ensure that I wear it | 72 (17.5) | 62 (15.0) | 54 (13.1) | 123 (29.9) | 101 (24.5) |
| If you see others wearing PPE in your area, then it reminds you to use it | 110 (26.7) | 24 (5.8) | 62 (15.0) | 65 (15.8) | 151 (36.7) |
| Regular and frequent education on the importance of PPE improves how often I wear it | 86 (20.9) | 70 (17.0) | 38 (9.2) | 46 (11.2) | 172 (41.7) |
| My supervisor sets the example on wearing PPE when being exposed to hazard | 77 (18.7) | 113 (27.4) | 40 (9.7) | 32 (7.8) | 150 (36.4) |
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| Self-efficacy |
| I am confident that I remember to use PPE when I am exposed to hazards at work | 108 (26.2) | 89 (21.6) | 11 (2.7) | 38 (9.2) | 166 (40.3) |
| I am confident I can obtain the proper PPE when I am exposed to hazards at work | 101 (24.5) | 83 (20.1) | 40 (9.7) | 25 (6.1) | 163 (39.6) |
| I am confident that my job performance will NOT be impacted by wearing PPE | 104 (25.2) | 76 (18.4) | 36 (8.7) | 19 (4.6) | 177 (43.0) |
| I am confident that the PPE I use when I am exposed to hazard is the proper equipment to protect my health | 25 (6.1) | 163 (39.6) | 19 (4.6) | 24 (5.8) | 181 (43.9) |
| I am confident that after wearing the proper PPE throughout my career will prevent me from getting an occupational illness | 156 (37.9) | 17 (4.1) | 7 (1.7) | 70 (17.0) | 162 (39.3) |
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