Health belief model Flashcards
perceived susceptibility definition:
One’s belief of the chances of getting a condition
Perceived Susceptibility Application:
Heighten perceived susceptibility if too low
Perceived Susceptibility example
25% of 15-24 year olds have an STD
Perceived Severity definition:
One’s belief of how serious a condition and its consequences are
Perceived Severity application:
Specify and describe consequences of the risk and the condition
Perceived Severity examples
- There are no symptoms most of the time
- You could get cervical cancer
- Could become infertile
Perceived Benefits def
One’s belief in the efficacy of the advised action to reduce risk or seriousness of impact
Perceived Benefits application
• Clarify the positive effects to be expected
Perceived Benefits ex:
- Condoms
- Reduce risk of getting an STD
- Not spreading the infection further
- Don’t need prescription, available over the counter
Perceived Barriers def
One’s belief in the tangible and psychological costs of the advised behavior
Perceived Barriers application
• Identify and reduce barriers through reassurance, incentives, and assistance
Perceived Barriers ex:
- Different brand and types of condoms that you could try and see what is better
- “ condoms don’t feel good”
- “herpes doesn’t feel good either”
Cues to Action def
Strategies to activate “readiness”
Cues to Action application
- An external event that motivates a person to act
* Provide reminders
Cues to Action ex:
• looked up too, someone you knew that came out and expressed what they had
