Question

What factors are involved in the Health Belief Model?

Answer 1

The Helath belief model consists of six factors, which are the following:

1. Perceived Susceptibility - It is ones own perception about much one is susceptible towards acquiring a condition.
2. Perceived Severity - The belief about the severety of ones condition and what it could lead to.
3. Perceived Benefits - The belief of how one could avoid or prevent the condiion or reduce it.
4. Percieved Barriers - The beliefs which are preventing the person from protecting oneself from the condition.
5. Cues to Action - Measures to take action.
6. Self-Efficacy - Being confident about ones ability to take action.