Question

Use the reference, Theory at a Glance (2005) to answer questions 1-2

1. Explain in your own words, “what is theory”?

2. Explain in your own words, what is the Health Belief Model

Answer 1

Theory :- theory is an contemplative and rational type of thinking capacity about any phenomenon and the results of these thinking abilities . This is an idea of explaining something and setting of principles for that which is based on to releave or cure people by implementing principles .

Health belief model :- health belief model is an theoretical model that is used to guide health promotion and health prevention programs . It explains and predicts individual change in health behaviours . For understanding health behaviours this is the perfect model . This is developed by famous psychologist hochbaum and rosenstock in 1950's . According to this people will not change their behaviour even when they think that they are at risk . This model defines the key factor that influence health behaviours and individual perceived threats from sickness and disease .