Health Belief Model Flashcards
1
Q
According to Becker 1974, individuals will change if the following 4 criteria are fulfilled, under the Health Belief Model. What are the 4 criteria?
A
Individuals will change if:
- Believe they are susceptible to the condition in question (e.g. heart disease)
- Believe that it has serious consequences
- Believe that taking action reduces susceptibility
- Believe that the benefits of taking action outweigh the costs
