Social And Behvioral, Theory At A Glance

Front 1

The Health Belief Model -
Six Main Constructs

Back 1

1. Perceived susceptibility
2. Perceived severity
3. Perceived benefits
4. Perceived barriers
5. Cue to action
6. Self-efficacy

Front 2

Perceived Susceptibility -
Defined

Back 2

beliefs about the chances of getting a condition

Front 3

Perceived Severity -
Defined

Back 3

beliefs about the seriousness of the condition and its consequences

Front 4

Perceived Benefits
Defined -

Back 4

beliefs about the effectiveness of taking action to reduce risk or seriousness

Front 5

Perceived Barriers -
Defined

Back 5

beliefs about the material and psychological costs of taking action

Front 6

Cues to Action -
Defined

Back 6

factors that prompt action and "readiness to change."

Front 7

Self-efficacy -
Defined

Back 7

confidence in one's ability to successfully perform an action

Front 8

Perceived Susceptibility -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 8

- Define pop. at risk and level of risk
- tailor risk info on individual's characteristics or behaviors
- help individual develop an accurate perception of their own risk

Front 9

Perceived Severity -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 9

- specify the consequences of a condition and recommended action

Front 10

Perceived Benefits -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 10

- Explain how, where, and when to take action and what the potential positive results will be

Front 11

Perceived Barriers -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 11

- Offer reassurance, incentives, and assistance; correct misinformation

Front 12

Cues to Action -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 12

- Provide "how to" information, promote awareness, and employ reminder systems

Front 13

Self-efficacy -
Potential Change Strategies

Back 13

- Provide training and guidance in performing action
- Use progressive goal setting
- Give verbal reinforcement
- Demonstrate desired behaviors

Front 14

Helth Belief Model (HBM) Intro

Back 14

HBM addresses the individual's perceptions of the threat posed by a health problem (susceptibility, severity), the benefits of avoiding the threat, and factors influencing the decision to act (barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy).