Asked by Nailah Hakeem-Brown on Sep 23, 2024

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Which is true of the Health Belief Model (HBM) ?

A) The HBM integrates stages of change and processes of change and describes behavior change as a process of passing through a sequence of distinct motivational stages.
B) The HBM posits an individual's health behavior is directly influenced by intention to engage in that specific behavior.
C) The HBM proposes that cognitive factors influence an individual's decision to make and maintain a specific health behavior change.
D) The HBM describes the dynamic interaction between personal factors, behavior, and the environment and how each aspect affects behavior change.
E) The HBM is based on the premise that many behaviors are learned, so it is possible to learn new ones.

Health Belief Model

A psychological model that explains health behaviors by focusing on individual beliefs about health conditions, perceived benefits of action, and barriers to action.

Cognitive Factors

Elements related to mental processes such as thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory that influence behaviors and perceptions.

Health Behavior

Actions taken by individuals that affect their health, either positively or negatively, such as exercising, smoking, or healthy eating.

  • Define the essential components of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and how they are applied in the development of health interventions.
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suraj gurung3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Health Belief Model (HBM) suggests that an individual's beliefs about health conditions, perceived benefits of action and barriers to action, and self-efficacy can predict health-related behaviors. It focuses on the cognitive processes that precede a health-related decision, making option C correct.