Health Belief Model Flashcards
1
Q
What is health belief model about?
A
How we think about health behavors and why some practice health behaviors and others do not
- It shows that belief is vital for an attempt to change
2
Q
What are the two main factors in health belief model?
A
- Does a person experience a health threat?
Individual differences - Does the person believe that a certain health practice will be effective in reducing the threat?
Will it be effective, is it worth it?
3
Q
What does health belief model leave out?
A
The role of self-efficacy
Can i stop smoking?
4
Q
What are the 5 beliefs that lead to attempts to change a health behavior?
A
A belief in
- The health threat
-In severe consequences due to the health threat
- That I am vulnerable to the health threat
-That a change is needed
- The change will be worth it
