M2: PREVIEW QUIZ Health Belief Model Flashcards
Self-efficacy describes internal or external factors that instigate action to modify a behavior
False
Which of the following is NOT a key construct of the Health Belief Model?
Socio-demographic variables
According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following demonstrates a cue to action?
An article in the local paper about influenza vaccination
Concern about weight gain as a result of quitting smoking is an example of the construct perceived barriers
True
Which of the following is NOT a key construct of the Health Belief Model?
Socio-demographic variables
Cues to action are the precipitating forces that make a person feel the need to take action
True
A video demonstrating a person doing strength training on a gym machine in small steps modifies which construct of HBM?
Self-efficacy
Perceived susceptibility in the Health Belief Model explains that behavior is the result of individual belief in risk to a specific health issue
True
Distributing free condoms is an effective way to build self-efficacy
False
Distributing free condoms to promote safer sex is an example of modifying which construct of HBM?
Perceived barriers
The underlying concept of the Health Belief Model explains that behavior results from:
individual beliefs and perceptions
Which of the following demonstrates content on a flyer geared toward increasing the flu immunization rates of older adults, using the Health Belief Model construct of perceived susceptibility?
The age groups most at risk for contracting the flu
Concern about weight gain as a result of quitting smoking is an example of the construct perceived barriers
True
Which of the following represents an example of primary prevention and its use of the health belief model?
Getting a hepatitis B vaccination
“I will eat more vegetables” is a SMART goal
False
