Health Belief Model Flashcards
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What is the health belief model?
Health behaviour change model developed in the 1950’s to explain and predict health-related behaviours by addressing the relationship between beliefs and behaviours.
Commonly applied in guiding health practitioners to plan health education and promotion initiatives.
What are the six elements of the health belief model?
- Perceived Susceptibility
- Perceived Severity
- Perceived Barriers
- Perceived Benefits
- Cues to Action
- Self-Efficacy
Each element addresses different aspects influencing health-related behaviours.
Define Perceived Susceptibility.
Person’s assessment of the likelihood of getting a condition or suffering consequences of a behaviour.
Example: A young person may believe they aren’t at risk of contracting HIV from unprotected sex.
Define Perceived Severity.
Person’s view of how severely they would be impacted if affected by the condition.
Example: A young person might avoid kissing a partner with a cold but not if they could get Ebola.
Define Perceived Barriers.
Person’s perception of the difficulties in taking proposed actions, including physical and psychological barriers.
Example: Social pressure to drink may hinder reducing alcohol intake.
Define Perceived Benefits.
Belief in how effective the action will be in improving the problem and positive outcomes.
Example: A smoker may not stop if they don’t foresee any immediate gains.
Define Cues to Action.
Cues or triggers necessary for engaging in health-promoting behaviours, which can be internal or external.
Example: A smoker’s child diagnosed with asthma may trigger the smoker to change their behaviour.
Define Self-Efficacy.
Individual’s perception of their ability to make a successful change.
Example: A smoker sets realistic goals to help make a change.
True or False: The health belief model was developed in the 1980s.
False
The health belief model was developed in the 1950s.
