chapter 2 Flashcards
Who developed the Health Belief Model (HBM)?
Irwin Rosenstock
Perceived Severity in the HBM refers to:
The individual’s assessment of the seriousness of the condition
Perceived Benefits in the HBM refer to:
The individual’s assessment of the positive outcomes of adopting a behavior
What is the role of Perceived Cues to Action in the HBM?
They provide the force to act
Explanation: Perceived Cues to Action activate readiness and provide the motivation to take action.
True or False: The Health Belief Model has been adapted to explain both preventive and illness behavior.
True
True or False: Perceived Severity in the HBM refers to the likelihood of experiencing symptoms.
False
Explanation: Perceived Severity refers to the individual’s assessment of the seriousness of the condition, not the likelihood of experiencing symptoms.
True or False: Perceived Benefits are the negative aspects that discourage the adoption of the recommended behavior.
False
Explanation: Perceived Benefits are the positive consequences of adopting the behavior, not the negative aspects.
Define Perceived Susceptibility in the Health Belief Model and provide an example.
Perceived Susceptibility is an individual’s assessment of their risk of developing a particular health condition. For example, someone might perceive their susceptibility to lung cancer by considering factors such as smoking habits, family history, and exposure to carcinogens.
Explain the role of Perceived Barriers in the Health Belief Model and provide a strategy to address them.
Perceived Barriers are an individual’s assessment of the obstacles or costs associated with adopting a recommended health behavior. To address these barriers, strategies such as reassurance, incentives, and assistance can be used to reduce them and make the behavior change more feasible.
what are the components of the Health Belief Model?
Perceived Susceptibility,Perceived Severity,Perceived Benefits,Perceived Barriers,Cues to Action,Self-Efficacy
