The Health Belief Model as a Predictor of Repeat Pregnancies among Jamaican Teenage Mothers

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vonna Lou Caleb Drayton ◽  
Susanne B. Montgomery ◽  
Naomi N. Modeste ◽  
Barbara A. Frye-Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Program Participation ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Vital Records ◽  
Women's Center ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

This historical cohort study investigated whether dimensions of the expanded Health Belief Model (HBM), the theoretical framework most applicable to the Women's Center Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) Program for Adolescent Mothers, can be applied to predict the occurrence of repeat pregnancies among teen mothers. A random sample ( n = 260) of primiparous Jamaican adolescent mothers 16 years and under who gave birth in 1994 in the parishes of Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and Manchester was selected from vital records and interviewed in 1998 for this study. Multivariate analyses indicated that in addition to WCJF program participation, perceived severity, perceived susceptibility, and perceived benefits were significant ( p < .05) independent predictors of repeat pregnancy. We recommend the HBM as a useful tool to identify participants who are more likely to experience one or more repeat pregnancies.

SPONTANEOUS RESPONSES TO THINKING ABOUT DISEASE DETECTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION BEHAVIORS

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
Murray G. Millar ◽  
Karen U. Millar
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Disease Detection ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Health Promotion Behaviors ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

In the present study, we examined whether the Health Belief Model (HBM) variables were appropriate for understanding thought about different types of health behaviors. It was predicted that thought about performing a disease detection behavior would produce more responses referring to susceptibility and severity than thought about health promotion behaviors. Ninety-five participants indicated their spontaneous responses to thought about five disease detection behaviors or five health promotion behaviors. Responses were content analyzed for references to HBM variables. As expected, participants who considered disease detection behaviors made significantly more references to perceived severity and personal susceptibility than participants who considered health promotion behaviors.

scholarly journals Iron supplementation consumption behavior predictors based on the health belief model among 9th-grade female students of Birjand in 2018

2019 ◽  
pp. 182-190
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Iron Supplementation ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Consumption Behavior ◽  
9Th Grade ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background and Aim: Anemia caused by iron deficiency, an important health issue is especially in teenager girls. The purpose of this study was, to determine the application of the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs for the identification of influential factors on iron supplementation consumption among 9 th-grade female students in Birjand. Materials and Methods: This descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was performed on 517 of 9th grade female students. Students were selected by the randomized multistage sampling method. Data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire whose validity and reliability was confirmed. The questionnaire included demographic information, HBM structures, and knowledge questions. Data were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and regression model. Results: The results of the study showed that public knowledge was about iron supplementation consumption, 10.1%, 42.6%, and 34.7%. Their attitudes are 1.4%, 52.6%, and 46%, and also their performance was 57.8%, 34.6% and 7.5%, respectively that were in poor, moderate and good levels, respectively. Iron supplementation consumption behavior predictors include: Self-efficacy (p = 0.196, P <0.001), practice guidelines (030/330 =, <0.001) and perceived severity (P < 0.046, β = 0.085). These structures predicted 32.4% (R = 0.324) of behavioral changes overall. Conclusion: Students' knowledge and attitude are moderate, and most 9th-grade female students do not take iron tablet, it is suggested that by conducting educational interventions and practice guidelines, perceived severity, and self-efficacy in students be strengthened. Key Words: Attitude; Health Belief Model; Iron; Knowledge; Supplementary; Students

scholarly journals Risk Perception and Adherence to Preventive Behaviors by the Public Amid COVID-19 Pandemic; A Community-Based Study Applying the Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aziz Kamran ◽  
Khatereh Isazadehfar ◽  
Akbar Pirzadeh ◽  
Ramin Nasimi Doost Azgomi ◽  
Heshmatolah Heydari
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Correct Understanding ◽  
Key Participants ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background: COVID-19, now a global pandemic, is a new, highly contagious, and preventable disease that has caused many deaths across the world. The correct understanding of the risks and following health instructions are among the most important self-care parameters. This study was aimed to assess people’s perceived risks and their adherence to recommended preventive behaviors regarding the COVID-19 infection.Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted on 1861 people residing in Ardabil province in 2020. The data collected electronically by instrument which consisted from four parts: demographic specifications, the Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs (perceived sensitivity, perceived severity, and perceived benefits), beliefs on the effectiveness of disease prevention strategies, and complying with health behaviors. The data was analyzed using SPSS-21 software.Results: Significant differences were found in the mean scores of the beliefs on the effectiveness of preventive recommendations, the constructs of the health belief model, and compliance to preventive behaviors considering the participants’ gender, age, marital status, and the level of education. The beliefs and intention to stay at home, collectively predicted 54.7% of the variance of preventive behaviors.Conclusion: Although a the majority of participants had positive attitude toward the effectiveness of preventive measures and adhered to them, some people who were not adherent to healthy behaviors could be key participants to the next waves of the disease.

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.

Health Belief Model and Medication Adherence in Patients with HIV

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mujeeba Ashraf ◽  
Rabia Nisar Virk
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Awareness Campaign ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Belief Scale ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the components of the Health Belief Model (HBM) in order to predict medication adherence in patients with HIV. Method: A correlational study was conducted with 150 HIV positive patients including 109 men and 36 women with a mean age of 33. The data was collected in between March 2019 – May2019 from Jinnah Hospital Lahore. Those patients who were in between 18 to 55 years of age and taking antiretroviral therapy from atleast last three months were taken for the study. However those patients who were above age 55, and not taking antiretroviral therapy were not included in the study. They assessed through Urdu translated questionnaire of AIDS health belief scale (HBS), cues to action, and adherence determination questionnaire (ADQ). SPSS version 22 was used for data analysis. Results: The perceived severity and perceived cost significantly positively predicted medication adherence. However, other variables of the HBM model was not helpful to understand the medication adherence in the research participants. Conclusion: Perceived severity and perceived cost predicted the medication adherence in the studied sample. On the other hand these results also indicate that there is a need to introduce awareness campaign which will reflect on the importance of taking regular mediaction by HIV patients. Key Words: Health Belief Model, HIV in Pakistan, Medication Adherence, Perceived Severity, Continuous...

scholarly journals Psychosocial factors influencing contraceptive use among adolescent mothers in the Volta Region of Ghana: application of the Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 1849-59
Author(s):  
Paa Yeboah Akonor ◽  
Martin A Ayanore ◽  
Judith A Anaman-Torgbor ◽  
Elvis E Tarkang
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Pregnancy Complications ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Volta Region ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background: Globally, complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among pregnant women aged 15 to 19 years. This study investigated the psychosocial factors influencing contraceptive use among adolescentmothers in the Volta Region using the Health Belief Model (HBM).Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 422 adolescent mothers. An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Binary logistic regression was used to determine the strength of association between the independent and the dependent variables at a p-value less than 0.05.Results: The prevalence of contraceptive use was 18.7%. Concerning perceived susceptibility, there was a significant association between contraceptive use and the perception of being at risk of pregnancy complications (p<0.001). Perceived barriers showed a significant association between fear of side-effects of contraceptives and contraceptive use (p=0.007). Concerning perceived self-efficacy, there was a significant association between contraceptive use and confidence to suggest to a partner to use contraceptives (p=0.003); confidence to ask for contraceptives from health facilities (p<0.001) and confidence to use contraceptives (p<0.001).Conclusion: Programmes to increase contraceptive use should aim at heightening the perception of risk of pregnancy complications, reduce barriers to contraceptive use and increase the skills in negotiating contraceptive use. Keywords: Contraceptive use; Adolescent mothers; Health Belief Model; Volta Region; Ghana.

scholarly journals Using the Health Belief Model to design a questionnaire aimed at measuring people's perceptions regarding COVID-19 immunity certificates

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina Elena Niculaescu ◽  
Isabel Karen Sassoon ◽  
Irma Cecilia Landa-Avila ◽  
Ozlem Colak ◽  
Gyuchan Thomas Jun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

The present short communication paper describes the methodological approach of applying the Health Belief Model to the use COVID-19 immunity certificates in the UK. We designed an online survey including an adaptation of the following Health Belief Model constructs: perceived COVID-19 susceptibility, perceived COVID-19 severity, perceived benefits of using immunity certificates, perceived barriers from using immunity certificates, perceived severity of not using immunity certificates, and perceived vaccination views. The online cross-sectional survey conducted on the 3rd of August 2021 gathered responses from 534 participants aged 18 and older, representative of the UK population in terms of gender, age, and ethnicity.

Examining the Effect of the Training Program by Using the Health Belief Model in Performing Self-Care Behaviors of Rural Patients Having High Blood Pressure

2021 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2110049
Author(s):  
Maryam Afshari ◽  
Behzad Gholamaliee ◽  
Mehdi Kangavari ◽  
Naser Partoi ◽  
Masomeh Afshari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
High Blood Pressure ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Rural Patients ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background High blood pressure effects on patients’ life. One of the problems in controlling blood pressure is lack of self-care. As a primary form of care, self-care is under patients’ control and the patient's belief plays an important role in self-care behaviors. Using the Health Belief Model, this study aimed to determine the effect of educational program on self-care behaviors of rural patients afflicted with hypertension in Toyserkan city. Methods This study was a quasi-experimental research. It studied 100 hypertensive patients in four health centers in rural areas in Toyserkan city in 2019. The samples were simple random sampling among those people referred to the four health centers. Participants in the intervention group attended three training sessions, but the control group did not take part in any training program. The assessment was conducted in both groups before and after the intervention through personal interviews with patients. The questionnaire including the Health Belief Model and self-care behavior constructs was administered. Results Perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, self-efficacy and self-care behavior constructs did not have significant statistical differences in terms of mean scores before intervention between the two groups, but after intervention, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups. Examining the model factor in predicting self-care in the intervention group showed that the perceived severity and self-efficacy constructs had the highest predictive power. Conclusion The results showed that planning and intervention based on HBM, as the models that were used in education and health promotion could be effective in achieving better performance and attitude of patients suffering from hypertension and their self-care. Also, special mention is needed to health care providers to improve self-care training in patients with high blood pressure.

scholarly journals Factors affecting in the use of antihipertension drugs with the health belief model approach in Puskesmas Pandanwangi Malang

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ika Ratna Hidayati ◽  
Cikita Putri
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model ◽  
Model Approach

Hypertension is a condition where systolic blood pressure is 140 mmHg or higher, and diastolic blood pressure is 90 mmHg or higher. Generally, hypertension patients use captopril and Amlodipin as treatment of hypertension. It is necessary to take various efforts to improve the obedience of hypertensive patients during drug therapy. One theory studies that obedience behavior is the Health Belief Model. The HBM theory covers perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barrier, along with self-efficacy. To investigate factors affecting the obedience of hypertensive patients during the antihypertensive captopril and amlodipine medications treatment in the Puskesmas Pandanwangi, Malang, this study using the approach of HBM theory and instrument. Sampling was done through a purposive and accidental sampling method. The data analysis was done through multivariate analysis, which used multiple regression to determine the effecting factors based on the HBM theory on the obedience of hypertensive patients during the antihypertensive captopril and amlodipine medications therapy. Factors of HBM theory that affect the obedience of hypertensive patients are self-efficacy, perceived severity, and perceived barrier. Whereas, the unaffected factor are perceived suspectibility and perceived benefits. Overall, factors of HBM theory affect obedience.

scholarly journals Predictors of COVID-19 preventive behaviors based on the health belief model among pregnant women

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roghieh Bayrami ◽  
Alireza Didarloo ◽  
Sima Masudi ◽  
Homeira Nournezhad
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Perceived Severity ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the new coronavirus, and its widespread epidemic has caused many deaths and health, social, and economic consequences in the world. The purpose of this study was to explain self-care behaviors against COVID-19 based on the health belief model (HBM) in pregnant women. Method The present study was conducted using a descriptive-analytical approach with the participation of 230 pregnant women referred to health centers in Urmia in 2021. The participants were selected using multi-stage random sampling. The data were collected using a valid and reliable questionnaire including participants’ demographic characteristics, the HBM items, and items relating to self-care behaviors against COVID-19. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods (frequency, mean, standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficient, and linear regression) in SPSS software (version 25). Results The results of this study showed that the rate of self-care behaviors against COVID-19 in the pregnant women participating in the present study was not very favorable. It was also shown that among the constructs of the HBM, awareness, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and perceived severity were the most important predictors of self-care behaviors with a variance of 24% change among the pregnant women. Conclusion Awareness, self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and perceived severity were found in this study as the strongest predictors of self-care behaviors among pregnant women. The results of the study can be useful in planning educational and behavioral interventions to increase the adoption of self-care behaviors against COVID-19 and institutionalize health-promoting behaviors in women.

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