Effects of Self-Efficacy on Facilitating Prevention Intention of Fire Outbreaks in Public Markets in Tanzania: A Case of Dar es Salaam Region

Abstract

This research investigated the effects of self-efficacy on facilitating prevention intention of fire outbreaks in public markets in Tanzania. The study utilized quantitative research approaches, surveying 384 participants comprising traders in public markets and the management of these markets in the Dar es Salaam Region. A simple random sampling method was employed to select respondents from 10 markets and data analysis was conducted using a structural equation model. A positive path coefficient (γ = 0.685) using standardized estimate results indicates that Self-Efficacy has positive and significant relationship with Prevention Intention of Fire Outbreaks in Public Markets. Findings justified by critical ratio of 2.619 and p value of 0.009. These results indicated that self-efficacy positively contributes to the intention to prevent fire outbreaks in public markets. The study suggests that all measurement variables associated with self-efficacy be considered when facilitating the intention to prevent fire outbreaks in Tanzania.