Perceived Susceptibility – Sex in today’s society has become such a casual activity that many adolescents do not understand that they are susceptible to STIs or getting pregnant because it has not happened to them yet. They often believe that these unwanted outcomes only happen to individuals with “bad luck”. I’ve personally have had conversations with people who believe there is a 50-50 chance of becoming pregnant or contracting diseases whether they use protection or not, which I feel is a result of not having the proper education on the issue. Low perceived susceptibility most likely results in continued risky health behavior (vice versa). The negative attitudes described above makes a person less likely to use preventative measures.
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It is significant to educate adolescents about the risks involved with not practicing protected intercourse and the various resources available to help them get contraceptives. Instead of teaching abstinence only, more schools could teach comprehensive sex education and nurses could be required to have condoms and birth control available. Parents should not shy away from having these type of conversations with their child, whether the child wants to talk to them about it or not, the parents has the right to force the conversation.
Self -efficacy – Further education and the support of one’s family can assist adolescents in becoming more confident in their ability to use contraceptives effectively in all circumstances.
My application of the Health Belief Model is basically a breakdown of why a large proportion of the adolescent population are not using contraception.
Self-efficacy plays a significant role in decreasing the rates of STDs and unwanted pregnancies because the lack of contraception can be a result of their lack of confidence on the issue. If adolescents are not confident in their ability to correctly use contraceptives, they will not use them. It is critical that adolescents also have to have confidence in their ability to talk to their parents openly and honestly about sex. Self-efficacy contributes to their ability to make the right decisions
Perceived …show more content…
It is significant to educate adolescents about the risks involved with not practicing protected intercourse and the various resources available to help them get contraceptives. Instead of teaching abstinence only, more schools could teach comprehensive sex education and nurses could be required to have condoms and birth control available. Parents should not shy away from having these type of conversations with their child, whether the child wants to talk to them about it or not, the parents has the right to force the conversation.
Self -efficacy – Further education and the support of one’s family can assist adolescents in becoming more confident in their ability to use contraceptives effectively in all circumstances.
My application of the Health Belief Model is basically a breakdown of why a large proportion of the adolescent population are not using contraception.
Self-efficacy plays a significant role in decreasing the rates of STDs and unwanted pregnancies because the lack of contraception can be a result of their lack of confidence on the issue. If adolescents are not confident in their ability to correctly use contraceptives, they will not use them. It is critical that adolescents also have to have confidence in their ability to talk to their parents openly and honestly about sex. Self-efficacy contributes to their ability to make the right decisions