Hbm Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the definition of delay in seeking treatment?
The time between first noting a symptom to the time when they are first seen by a doctor.
List some reasons why someone might delay seeking treatment.
- Not having a trusting relationship with a doctor
- Bad experiences
- Being in mid-illness
- A bad stigma on seeking treatment
According to the Health Belief Model (HBM), what determines decisions about seeking medical help?
The extent to which individuals perceive their symptoms as a threat.
What can influence the perceived threat of symptoms according to HBM?
Information received from peers or mass media.
What is a cue to action in the context of HBM?
An alert that something is wrong, which can come from a talk with someone, television, or social media.
What is perceived susceptibility?
How vulnerable people believe they are to getting ill.
What does perceived seriousness refer to in HBM?
How serious the person thinks the illness will be and the expected impact on their life.
What influences the decision to seek treatment according to HBM?
Perceived benefits versus perceived barriers.
True or False: People who believe treatment can benefit them are likely to seek treatment quicker.
True
Fill in the blank: A person perceiving a threat may seek _______.
treatment
What does perceived severity refer to?
How serious they think consequences are
The more serious the perceived consequences, the quicker the response.
How does perceived susceptibility influence behavior?
The more at risk one feels, the quicker the response
This reflects a belief in the likelihood of experiencing a negative outcome.
What is perceived benefit?
If contact and treatment will work, or they will feel better
This influences the decision to take action based on expected positive outcomes.
What are perceived barriers?
Discomfort, money, time to visit the doctor
These are obstacles that can prevent individuals from seeking treatment.
What are cues to action?
External triggers, such as seeing a poster or hearing a friend say something alarming
These stimuli can motivate individuals to take health-related actions.
Define self-efficacy in the context of health behavior.
Ability to make change and confidence in one’s ability
High self-efficacy can lead to more proactive health behaviors.
