Question

How would you use the Health Benefit Model to address behavior change in a health problem of your choice?

Answer 1

We can use the Health Benefit Model to address behavior change in a health problem of our choice such as the use of condoms if the person;

1. by making the person feel that a negative health condition contracting a sexually transmitted disease can be avoided,
2. making the person have a positive expectation i.e. by taking the recommended action, of using condoms he/she will avoid a negative health condition i.e., the use of condoms will be effective at preventing HIV, and
3. making the person believe that he/she can successfully take the recommended health action i.e., use condoms comfortably and with confidence.