Terms:
Perceived susceptibility- One's opinion of chances of getting a condition
Example: Adolescents believe they can become pregnant.
Perceived Severity-One's opinion of how serious a condition and its consequences are
Example: Adolescents believe that getting pregnant is something that is significant and that it can be avoided.
Perceived benefits-One's belief in the efficacy of the advised action to reduce risk or seriousness of impact
Example: Adolescents realize that if they use condoms while engaging in sexual activity, this can prevent pregnancy.
Perceived barriers-One's opinion of the tangible and psychological costs of the advised action
Example: Adolescents are not as open to talking about getting condoms or going out on their own to get condoms. This will help them use them and lower their chance of becoming embarrassed.
Cues to Action- Strategies to activate "readiness"
Example: Adolescents need the "in your face" way of learning to protect themselves. This could range anywhere from creative slogans such as "Don't be silly, protect your Willie", to groups handing the condoms directly to the public.
Self-Efficacy- Confidence in one's ability to take action
Example: By teaching adolescents to use condoms correctly, their confidence with condoms will grow, and they will be more likely to use condoms.
Example: Adolescents believe they can become pregnant.
Perceived Severity-One's opinion of how serious a condition and its consequences are
Example: Adolescents believe that getting pregnant is something that is significant and that it can be avoided.
Perceived benefits-One's belief in the efficacy of the advised action to reduce risk or seriousness of impact
Example: Adolescents realize that if they use condoms while engaging in sexual activity, this can prevent pregnancy.
Perceived barriers-One's opinion of the tangible and psychological costs of the advised action
Example: Adolescents are not as open to talking about getting condoms or going out on their own to get condoms. This will help them use them and lower their chance of becoming embarrassed.
Cues to Action- Strategies to activate "readiness"
Example: Adolescents need the "in your face" way of learning to protect themselves. This could range anywhere from creative slogans such as "Don't be silly, protect your Willie", to groups handing the condoms directly to the public.
Self-Efficacy- Confidence in one's ability to take action
Example: By teaching adolescents to use condoms correctly, their confidence with condoms will grow, and they will be more likely to use condoms.
Key Points:
Health belief model emphasizes the "role of perceptions of vulnerability to an illness and the potential effectiveness in treatment."
Health Related behavior is determined by individuals:
Perceive themselves to be susceptible to a health problem
See this problem as serious
Are convinced they will benefit from treatment or prevention activities
Recognize the need to take action and any barriers that would interfere with this action
Modifying factors include level of educational attainment, cultural differences, age, personal experiences, gender and economic status and influence the perception of susceptibility, severity of risk, benefits, and barriers.
Health Related behavior is determined by individuals:
Perceive themselves to be susceptible to a health problem
See this problem as serious
Are convinced they will benefit from treatment or prevention activities
Recognize the need to take action and any barriers that would interfere with this action
Modifying factors include level of educational attainment, cultural differences, age, personal experiences, gender and economic status and influence the perception of susceptibility, severity of risk, benefits, and barriers.
Bensley, R., & Brookns-Fisher, J. (2009). Community health education methods:a practical guide. (3rd ed., pp. 7-8). Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.