Health Belief Model Summary

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Name of theory and a descriptive summary of the theory
Identify & define 2-3 constructs. Each construct should contain both conceptual and operational definitions
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Health belief model (HBM) is a popular psychological model. This models aims at predicting and explaining health behaviors. According to the book Theory at a glance, the definition of the health belief model considers how an individual’s perception regarding the susceptibility and severity posed by a health problem, the advantages …show more content…

Cues to action
Conceptual definition: The book Theory at a glance defines cues to action as, “Factors that activate ”readiness to change”.”[1]
Operational definition: The study uses the construct of cues to action to encourage and motivate mothers to comply with oral health care and minimize complications from dental caries by providing internal and external incentives including friends, relatives, dentist, and midwife. [2]
The Health belief model (HBM) was used in this study to assess “the effectiveness of health education programs on oral and dental hygiene behaviors in pregnant women in Fasa city, Fars Province, South of Iran.”[2]
Definition: According to the study, the Health belief model is defined as an “efficacious model in the education and promotion of health.” The purpose of the HBM was to improve maternal and neonatal health …show more content…

Observational learning (modeling)
Conceptual definition: The book Theory at a glance defines perceived susceptibility as, “Behavioral acquisition that occurs by watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior.”[1]
Operational definition: The study uses the construct of observational learning (modeling) by using the parents as models to help their children adopt the recommended toothbrushing behavior by watching them perform and creating an environment that is conducive of using supportive cognitive strategies and empowering the children to be successful.[2]

2.Self-efficacy
Conceptual definition: The book Theory at a glance defines self-efficacy as “Confidence in one’s ability to take action and overcome barriers.”[1]
Operational definition: The study uses the construct of self-efficacy to determine how high-levels of self-efficacy influences pre-adolescents and adolescents in adopting positive behaviors with regards to toothbrushing twice daily, diet-related behaviors and watching less

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