scholarly journals Factors associated with the use of fashion braces of the Saudi Arabian Youth: application of the Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anwar S. Alhazmi ◽  
Dania E. Al Agili ◽  
Mohammed S. Aldossary ◽  
Shaker M. Hakami ◽  
Bashaer Y. Almalki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background In spite of the fact that fashion braces (FBs) have been in the spotlight in recent years among both orthodontists and the general public in several countries, there is still limited evidence regarding FBs. The aim was to identify health-related behaviors in using FBs by considering the Health Belief Model (HBM). Methods A cross-sectional study with a random sampling technique was conducted in Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The data was obtained from different middle and high schools students, and first-year students at Jazan University. The questionnaire collected data on demographic characteristics and 27 items to examine the constructs of the HBM. Chi Square test was carried out to establish the factors associated with using, the intention to use, and previous knowledge on the use of fashion braces. Logistic regression analysis was utilized to determine the factors associated with the use of fashion braces. Results 406 study participants completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 88.3%. Majority of respondents were males (52.2%) and > 19 years old (44.3%). Only 9.9% students had used the FBs. However, 25.7% of students had the intention to use them. The perceived susceptibility, perceived benefits and cues to action constructs scores were fair with the mean values of 15.38 (SD = 9.4), 28.17 (SD = 10.8) and 6.65 (SD = 2.50), respectively. However, the perceived barrier score was high with the mean values of 22.14 (SD = 7.50), and lower score of self-efficacy with mean of 8.73 (SD = 3.30). Gender, age, monthly income (family), and education level were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with the use of fashion braces among the study’s participants. Based on the results of logistic regression analysis family income, perceived susceptibility, and risk severity constructs predict the use of fashion braces in the study's sample. Conclusions The current study suggests that the family income, perceived susceptibility, and risk severity of students significantly influence the use of fashion braces. Hence, it is recommended that researchers should investigate effective educational strategies and programs for improving young people’s knowledge about fashion braces and focus more on low family income students so that their using of fashion brace will be decreased.

scholarly journals Perceived threats towards COVID-19 pandemic among Nepali migrant workers returned from India

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 87-99
Author(s):  
Shanti Prasad Khanal ◽  
Edwin Van Teijlingen ◽  
Mohan Kumar Sharma ◽  
Jib Acharya ◽  
Sharma Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Personal Characteristics ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Protective Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Evidence shows that the seasonal migrants returned from India have been a source of COVID-19, which helped spread it across Nepal. This cross-sectional study, guided by the Health Belief Model (HBM) model, that people's underlying believes in this case around COVID-19, is determined by a large extend their subsequent behaviors. This study aimed to examine the association between personal characteristics and perceived threats regarding COVID-19 among 384 seasonal migrants who had returned from India and were staying in a quarantine center in Surkhet, Nepal. A questionnaire was used with the help of three health workers working in the Quarantine Center. A five-point sequential grade Likert scale was constructed based on two HBM constructs, like 'perceived susceptibility' and ‘severity.' A score ≥ of 50% was designated as high, and ≤ 50% as a perceived low level of threat. Univariate and bivariate analyses were performed to interpret the data using SPSS 20 version. Generally, participants regarded the threat of COVID-19 as low. The severity of COVID-19 was thought to be greater than the vulnerability of the subjects. Gender, age, caste, education, health status, and perceived susceptibility did not correlate with perceived susceptibility. However, the participants’ demographic characteristics were associated with their perceived level of severity. Therefore, this study calls for proper risk communication to people who returned from abroad, as this is essential in promoting protective behavior during a pandemic outbreak. 

scholarly journals The Effects of Iron Tablet Program, Intrapersonal, and Social Factors On Nutrition Intake to Prevent Anemia in Female Adolescents in Yogyakarta

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ailsa Clarissa Cynara ◽  
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Eti Poncorini Pamungkasari ◽  
Bhisma Murti ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
Perceived Seriousness ◽  
Nutrition Intake ◽  
Belief Model

Background: Complexity of behavior among adolescents and the effects of various factors on their behavior require a deeper vision on their health-related behavior components. Inadequate intake of calcium-rich foods and low intake of essential vitamins among female adolescents are cases that indicate the need for a change in the feeding behavior among them. This study aimed to examine the effects of iron tablet program, intrapersonal, and social factors on nutrition intake to prevent anemia in female adolescents. Subjects and Method: A cohort retrospective study was carried out in Senior High Schools in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. A sample of 120 female adolescents was selected by purposive sampling. The dependent variable was nutrition intake. The independent variables were iron tablet program, perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness, and perceived benefit, and family income. The data were collected by questionnaire and analyzed by a multiple logistic regression. Results: Nutrition intake to prevent anemia in female adolescents increased with iron tablet supplementation program (OR= 11.87; 95% CI= 1.70 to 82.76; p= 0.013), high family income (OR= 24.76; 95% CI= 1.96 to 313.22; p= 0.013), high perceived susceptibility (OR= 77.88; 95% CI= 4.12 to 1471.73; p= 0.004), high perceived seriousness (OR= 228.46; 95% CI= 7.08 to 7369.90; p= 0.002), and high perceived benefit (OR= 94.72; 95% CI= 4.87 to 1841.55; p= 0.003). Nutrition intake decreased with high perceived barrier (OR= 0.02; 95% CI= 0.01 to 0.40; p= 0.010). Conclusion: Nutrition intake to prevent anemia in female adolescents increases with iron tablet program, high family income, high perceived susceptibility, high perceived seriousness, and high perceived benefit. Nutrition intake decreases with high perceived barrier. Keywords: anemia, iron tablet, intrapersonal factor, health belief model Correspondence: Ailsa Clarissa Cynara. Masters Program in Public Health, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Jl. Ir. Sutami 36A, Surakarta 57126, Central Java. Email: [email protected]. Mobile: 082230233293. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.02.61

scholarly journals Promoting the adoption of behaviors to prevent osteoporosis using the health belief model integrated with health literacy: quasi-experimental intervention study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahman Panahi ◽  
Fatemeh Samiei Siboni ◽  
Mansoure Kheiri ◽  
Khadije Jahangasht Ghoozlu ◽  
Mahya Shafaei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Walking Behavior ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background The health belief model (HBM) is effective in preventing osteoporosis and promoting health literacy (HL). In this regard, there are some critical points such as the role of HL in preventing osteoporosis, adoption of preventive behaviors, adoption of behaviors, including physical activity, and the role of health volunteers in transmitting health messages to the community. Considering the aforesaid points this study was performed among the health volunteers aimed to determine the effect of educational intervention based on integrated HBM with HL on walking and nutrition behaviors to prevent osteoporosis. Materials and methods In this quasi-experimental intervention study, 140 health volunteers (70 people in each of the two intervention and control groups) were enrolled in the study using multi-stage random sampling, in 2020. The members of the intervention group received e-learning through social media software, 4 times during 4 weeks (once a week) and were provided with educational booklets and pamphlets. Data collection tools included demographic and background questionnaires; standard questionnaire based on the HBM, awareness, and walking and nutrition behaviors to prevent osteoporosis; and HELIA questionnaire to measure HL. These questionnaires were completed in two stages, before and 3 months after the intervention. The educational intervention in this study was sent to the intervention group in 4 stages. The collected data were analyzed using proportional tests (paired t-test, Wilcoxon test, independent t-test, Mann-Whitney test) and SPSS software version 23. Results The mean and standard deviation related to the score of adoption of nutrition behaviors at the beginning of the study in the intervention group was 5.398 ± 1.447, which changed to 8.446 ± 1.244 after 3 months, indicating a significant increase in the adoption of such behaviors (P = 0.009). In the control group, the mean and standard deviation of the scores of adoption of nutrition behaviors changed from 5.451 ± 1.222 to 6.003 ± 1.005, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.351). Also, the mean and standard deviation related to the scores of adoption of walking behavior at the beginning of the study in the intervention group was 8.956 ± 0.261, which changed to 13.457 ± 0.587 after 3 months, indicating a significant increase in the adoption of such behaviors (P < 0.001). In the control group, the mean and standard deviation related to the scores of the adoption of walking behavior changed from 8.848 ± 0.353 to 9.025 ± 0.545, which was not statistically significant (P = 0.211). Prior to the intervention, there was no significant difference between two groups regarding the variables of demographic and background, knowledge, all constructs of the model, HL, and adoption of walking and nutrition behaviors (P > 0.05). After the intervention, the comparison of the two groups showed that there was a significant change in the mean scores of awareness, all constructs of the model, HL, and adoption of preventive behaviors in the intervention group than the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion The educational intervention based on an HBM integrated with HL was effective and acceptable in correcting and promoting walking and nutrition behaviors to prevent osteoporosis among health volunteers. Therefore, it can be said that the intervention implemented was in line with the developed model used.

scholarly journals Determinants of adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Iranian patients: Application of health belief model

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (09) ◽  
pp. 706-711 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nemat Azizi ◽  
Mahmood Karimy ◽  
Vahid Naseri Salahshour
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Tuberculosis Treatment ◽  
Suitable Model ◽  
Therapeutic Adherence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Introduction: Adherence to TB treatment is an important issue for TB control, with key health consequences. Identification of the factors associated with that adherence is also important. The objective of this study was to identify factors associated with adherence to tuberculosis treatment, using the health belief model (HBM). Methodology: Overall 297 TB patients were recruited to the study using the census method. All patients completed a 40-question survey form anonymously. The questionnaire was developed based on the Health Belief Model. Data collection was carried out through interviews and questionnaires, as well as observing medical records and medical cards to be used in medical performance checklists. Results: The participants comprised 159 men and 138 women with an average age of 56.8 years (range 19-72 years). The results showed that the variables of perceived threat, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy accounted for 42% of the variance in therapeutic adherence. The strongest predictor of adherence was found to be self-efficacy. Conclusion: HBM appears to be a suitable model in predicting therapeutic adherence in TB patients. Our results emphasize the centrality of self-efficacy in treatment adherence, that health educators should consider when developing programs to motivate patients to adhere to treatment.

scholarly journals Aplikasi Program Pencegahan DBD terhadap Perilaku Masyarakat dalam Pengawasan dan Pemberantasan Jentik Nyamuk Demam Berdarah Dengue dengan Menerapkan Teori Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-196
Author(s):  
Yuyud Wahyudi ◽  
Lilis Sulistiya Ningrum
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Dengue Fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus with acute fever symptoms by entering the human bloodstream through the bite of a mosquito from the genus Aedes. Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) has spread widely to all provinces in Indonesia. This disease often appears as an Extraordinary Event (KLB) with relatively high morbidity and mortality. Many dengue incidence rates make the application of the DHF prevention program by applying the theory of the Health Belief Model (HBM) as a prevention effort that can change the behavior of healthy and clean living. This HBM consists of four components: perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and cues to action. Based on the results of the study, it was conducted from 16 November - 12 December 2020. This research used a Quasi-experimental research design with the One Group Pre Post-test design approach with a sample of Ngrancah Hamlet RT 25 RW 8 Senggreng Village residents using a total sampling technique. The analysis technique of this research is using univariate analysis. The results of this study indicate that the health belief model theory indicators in the DHF prevention program are close to a maximum value, namely Perceived Susceptibility with a mean value of 17.30, perceived severity with a mean value of 15.80, perceived benefits of 15.80, perceived barrier 16.70, and cues. To act with a mean value of 17.30. This study concludes that these results are expected to increase awareness for healthy and clean behavior in preventing DHF.

scholarly journals Exploring the Effects of Product Knowledge, Trust, and Distrust in the Health Belief Model to Predict Attitude Toward Dietary Supplements

SAGE Open ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824402110688
Author(s):  
Shian-Yang Tzeng ◽  
Tzu-Ya Ho
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Moderation Model ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Although the health belief model (HBM) has been widely applied in health behavior research, it cannot fully account for dietary supplement (DS) consumption. This study proposed a second-stage moderation model to empirically examine the mediating role of product knowledge and the moderating effects of trust and distrust in the HBM. Surveys were conducted both online and offline in first-tier Chinese cities; 768 effective samples were collected. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the hypotheses. The findings indicated that perceived susceptibility was a better predictor of attitude toward DS products. Second, perceived susceptibility’s effect on product attitude occurred through product knowledge. Third, trust in manufacturers positively affected product knowledge’s effect on product attitude. Based on these findings, to promote DS consumption, marketers can leverage consumers’ perceived susceptibility to illness, associate the benefits and efficacy of DSs with consumers’ health knowledge, and emphasize their production of high-quality DSs.

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