The Model of Behavioral Change

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Question 1: Model of behavioral change
The Health Belief Model is a model of behavior change which was invented in 1950 at the American public health sector for the purposes of understanding the reason why people were failing to take on screening tests or prevention strategies for timely detection of diseases (Anonymous, 2008).
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Relevance

1. Perceived Susceptibility

Individual’s belief of the likelihood of getting a condition

* identify population(s) under threat and their threat levels
* Personalize threat based on a individual's behaviors or traits
* intensify perceived vulnerability if too low

2. Perceived Severity

Individual's belief of how severe a condition and its impact is

* stipulate and describe impact of the threat and the condition

3. Perceived Benefits

Individual's belief in the value of the recommended action to lessen risk or intensity of impact

* Describe action to adapt — when, where, how
* Elucidate the constructive effects to anticipated
* Explain evidence of efficacy

4. Perceived Barriers

Individual's belief in the psychological and tangible consequences of the recommended behavior

* categorize and trim down barriers through support, incentives, and help

5. Cues to Action

approaches to activating "readiness"

* Offer how-to information
* Support awareness
* Offer reminders

6. Self-Efficacy

self-assurance in one's capacity to take action

* Offer training, guidance, and positive fortification

This model is effective becaus...