Using Health Education Theories to Explain Behavior Change: A Cross-Country Analysis

2005 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Murray-Johnson ◽  
Kim Witte ◽  
Marc Boulay ◽  
Maria Elena Figueroa ◽  
Douglas Storey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Cross Country ◽  
Belief Model

Scholars within the fields of public health, health education, health promotion, and health communication look to specific theories to explain health behavior change. The purpose of this article is to critically compare four health theories and key variables within them with regard to behavior change in the area of reproductive health. Using cross-country analyses of Ghana, Nepal, and Nicaragua (data sets provided by the Center for Communication Programs, Johns Hopkins University), the authors looked at the Health Belief Model, Theory of Reasoned Action, Extended Parallel Process Model, and Social Cognitive Theory for these two defined objectives. Results show that all four theories provide an excellent fit to the data, but that certain variables within them may have particular value for understanding specific aspects of behavior change. Recommendations for the selection of theories to use as guidelines in the design and evaluation of reproductive health programs are provided.

Beliefs as Motivational Influences at Stages in Behavior Change

1992 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Baranowski
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovations ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cost Benefit ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Education Practice

A problem for health education practice is how to interest people in making a health behavior change and maintain that interest throughout the behavior change process. Beliefs can provide motivational force for people to perform health behaviors. Five theories: 1) Diffusion of Innovations (DIT); 2) Health Belief Model (HBM); 3) Reasoned Action (TRA); 4) Locus of Control (LOC); and 5) Social Learning (SLT), are reviewed for motivational factors in promoting health behavior changes at each of six stages in the behavior change process: precontemplation, decision, training, initiation, and maintenance. A degree of overlap and complementariness are identified among the theories resulting in a syntheoretical model of beliefs as motivators in the behavior change process. The common emphasis among the theories on expectancies or cost-benefit calculations is highlighted, suggesting several strategies for employing these considerations in health education campaigns. The paucity of motivational ideas for promoting change among the externally controlled—late majority is noted. Further research must be conducted before these ideas should be generally implemented in practice.

scholarly journals Antecedents of individual safety behavior during the pandemic times

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zakia Khurshid Kayani ◽  
Tayyba Fatima ◽  
Thurasamy Ramayah ◽  
Tahir Mumtaz Awan ◽  
Ruqia Khan
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Safety Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Behavioral Theories ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Background This study aims to measure the safety behavior of individuals’ during the pandemic of COVID-19 by integrating Health Belief Model (HBM) and behavioral theories i.e. Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) and Information-Motivation Behavioral Skills (IMB). Methods The research was conducted in education sector; data was collected from students and staff (teaching and nonteaching) of universities. Mono method was used with deductive approach. Data was collected from 780 respondents and analyzed using Smart PLS3. Results A scenario-based survey conducted online, and data was collected from 780 respondents to test the model. Data analysis was conducted by using SPSS and Smart PLS3.The results highlighted the factors that leads towards behavioral change during the pandemic times. The results highlighted the factors that leads towards behavioral change during pandemic times. Conclusions This study not only contributes into the existing literature on social marketing but also will bring the betterment in the society by measuring the safety behavior of individuals. This research may also help the health policy makers and contributes as communication guideline for individuals to follow safety behaviors which will limit the spread of COVID-19. Trial Registration: Not applicable

scholarly journals Determinants of COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance among the Adult Population of Bangladesh Using the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior Model

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1393
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mainuddin Patwary ◽  
Mondira Bardhan ◽  
Asma Safia Disha ◽  
Mehedi Hasan ◽  
Md. Zahidul Haque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Vaccine Acceptance ◽  
Health Authorities ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Vaccination is undoubtedly one of the most effective strategies to halt the COVID-19 pandemic. The current study aimed to investigate the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and its associated factors using two health behavior change frameworks: the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A total of 639 Bangladeshi adults (mean age: 24 years) participated in a cross-sectional online study between July and August 2021. The questionnaire covered questions regarding vaccine intentions, sociodemographic features, health status, perceived trust in/satisfaction with health authorities, reasons for vaccine hesitancy, and factors related to the health behavior change frameworks. Hierarchical logistic regression was employed to determine associations between these predictors and vaccine acceptance. The intention to get a COVID-19 vaccination was expressed among 85% of the participants. In fully adjusted models, students and respondents with more normal body weights reported higher intentions to get vaccinated. Respondents were also more likely to seek vaccination if they reported greater levels of perceived susceptibility, benefits, and cues to action, as well as lower levels of barriers and self-efficacy. Fear of future vaccine side effects was the most common reason for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and was expressed by 94% of the vaccine-hesitant respondents. These factors should be considered by health authorities in Bangladesh and perhaps other countries when addressing the plateauing COVID-19 vaccination rates in many populations.

The Prediction of Condom Use Intention among South African University Students

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mashegoane ◽  
K. P. Moalusi ◽  
M. A. Ngoepe ◽  
K. Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Model Component ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

A questionnaire was administered to 294 sexually active, unmarried undergraduate students to investigate the role of social norms in the prediction of the intention to use condoms. Components of social cognitive theory and the theory of reasoned action and planned behaviour were integrated with those of the Health Belief Model to predict future intention to use condoms with a new partner. Logistic regression analyses of selected risky sexual behaviours on the intention to use condoms showed that, among males, attitudes towards using condoms and the Health Belief Model component of perceived barriers predicted the intention to use condoms. The Health Belief Model component of perceived benefits could not be interpreted. Attitudes, subjective norms and perceived self-efficacy were associated with female students' intention to use condoms. Implications for strategies of HIV/AIDS prevention are discussed.

scholarly journals Health Behavior Change Processes Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness Engaged in Illness Self-Management

2021 ◽  
pp. 104973232199204
Author(s):  
Anjana Muralidharan ◽  
Amanda Peeples ◽  
Alicia Lucksted
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Living Well ◽  
Management Interventions

Self-management interventions promote illness management among adults with chronic health conditions. Little is known regarding the processes by which these interventions have their effects. The present study examined how Living Well, an effective self-management intervention for adults with serious mental illness, led to health behavior change in a randomized controlled trial. A convenience subset ( N = 15) of participants completed qualitative interviews regarding the feasibility/acceptability of Living Well. An inductive secondary qualitative analysis, using a combination of interpretive phenomenological and social constructivist approaches, was conducted to examine processes of change. Results indicate that Living Well provided information and knowledge, opportunities for learning from others and real-world practice, and an interpersonally supportive environment. These active ingredients led to enhanced self-awareness, confidence, sense of control, and behavior and health status changes among participants. These findings are considered in the context of prominent behavior change theories such as social cognitive theory and self-regulation.

scholarly journals Health Education Intervention on Hearing Health Risk Behaviors in College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1560
Author(s):  
Dahui Wang ◽  
Chenhui Li ◽  
Yi Wang ◽  
Shichang Wang ◽  
Shuang Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Health Education Intervention ◽  
Hearing Health ◽  
Belief Model

Young people, like college students, are at risk of hearing loss from prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds. However, behavioral interventional studies on them are inadequate. This study explored the application of a health belief model to the health education intervention on college students for improving hearing health knowledge, health belief, and hearing behaviors. From November 2017 to September 2018, a cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted, enrolling 830 college students, with 419 in the intervention group and 411 in the control group. The intervention group received a 3-month hearing health education, while the control group received no intervention. The information of hearing health knowledge, health belief, and hearing behaviors were collected using hearing health questionnaires before the intervention, after the intervention, and 3 months after the intervention cessation. The intervention significantly improved hearing health knowledge, health belief, perceived severity, and self-efficacy in female students, and effectively reduced the frequency of using headphones per day, duration of using headphones each time, and proportion of using headphones at high volume in female students, and reduced the behaviors of sleeping with headphones listening in females and males. Therefore, this study confirms the effectiveness of health belief model-based intervention for changing hearing loss-related risk behaviors.

EFFECT OF HEALTH EDUCATION AUDIOVISUAL BASED ON HEALTH BELIEF MODEL TOWARDS COMPLIANCE BEHAVIOR OF TB PATIENTS IN PREVENTION TRANSMISSION AT NAMBO PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER AREA

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
Ari Nofitasari ◽  
Nawawi Nawawi ◽  
Mimi Yati ◽  
Sarah Sarizan Yunam
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Community Health Center ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Public Health Center ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Center Area

Background: Health education can improve an adherence and reduce treatment delays in Tuberculosis (TB) patients. Based on results of interviews with TB patients at Nambo Public Health Center in December 2019, the results of interviews that has conducted on 4 patients, it found that the patients was undergoing treatment at the public health center , there were family members who were undergoing same treatment, there had been no routine preventive measures. The 4 patients interviewed said that they did not know clearlyto preventiontransmission  because the health worker only gave a sheet of paper which was recommended to be read at home. The General objective of this study was to determine the effect of health education patients in prevention of transmission at the Nambo Public Health Center Area. Methods: The type of study was quasyi experimental method with a pre test and post test design. The population of this study was 75 people, by using proportional random sampling technique with 26 respondents. The method of analysis  used paired t test of the statistical analysis. Result: The results of this study, showed that the above table analysis obtained the value of t=10,111>1,706, where t count was greater than the value of t table. It shows that there was asignificant effect of Health Prevention behavior at Nambo Public Health Center. Conclusion: It is hoped that the Nambo Community Health Center will always educationorconselingwhichwillincreasecommunityknowledge on TB prevention in the working area.

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