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According to the health belief model, what are the two factors that determine whether a person practices a health behavior?
According to the health belief model, what are the two factors that determine whether a person practices a health behavior?
- General health values and beliefs about the consequences of the disorder
- General health values and specific beliefs about personal vulnerability
- Interest in and concern about health and beliefs about the consequences of the disorder
- Specific beliefs about personal vulnerability and beliefs about the consequences of the disorder (correct)
What is one of the factors that influences the perception of a personal health threat?
What is one of the factors that influences the perception of a personal health threat?
- General health values
- Specific beliefs about personal vulnerability
- Beliefs about the consequences of the disorder
- All of the above (correct)
Which theory is an early influential attitude theory of why people practice health behaviors?
Which theory is an early influential attitude theory of why people practice health behaviors?
- The theory of planned behavior
- The social cognitive theory
- The transtheoretical model
- The health belief model (correct)
What is the main focus of the health belief model?
What is the main focus of the health belief model?
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What are the two factors that determine whether a person practices a health behavior according to the health belief model?
What are the two factors that determine whether a person practices a health behavior according to the health belief model?
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Health Belief Model Overview
- The Health Belief Model identifies two main factors influencing the adoption of health behaviors: perceived susceptibility and perceived severity.
- Perceived susceptibility refers to an individual's assessment of their risk of developing a health issue.
- Perceived severity involves the belief about the seriousness of the health problem and its potential consequences.
Personal Health Threat Perception
- One significant factor that impacts an individual's perception of personal health threat is perceived benefits of taking action. This involves beliefs about the effectiveness of the behavior in reducing health risks.
Influential Theories in Health Behavior
- The Health Belief Model is based on earlier attitude theories that sought to explain why individuals decide to engage in specific health behaviors.
Focus of the Health Belief Model
- The primary emphasis of the Health Belief Model is understanding and predicting individual health behaviors in relation to perceived threats and benefits, which can drive positive health actions.
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