becker et al 1978

Question 1

what was the aim of his study

Answer 1

use hbm to explain mothers compliance with treatment for their children’s asthma

Question 2

what was the procedure

Answer 2

mums interviewed after attending the clinic for asthma attack

blood samples taken from children to check presence of medication

Question 3

findings?

Answer 3

positive correlations between mothers compliance to giving medication and
* perceived seriousness
* perceived susceptibility

demographic variables mothers being married, educated.

Question 3

conclusions

Answer 3

each HBm component useful in predicting treatment compliance

Question 3

perceived barriers

Answer 3

getting prescriptions, child disliking taste.