Effects of a Controlled-Usage Alcohol Education Program Based on the Health Belief Model

1980 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 181-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Portnoy
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Persuasive Communication ◽  
Alcohol Education ◽  
University Population ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Health Belief Model

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects that a controlled-usage alcohol education program had on a university population. The program was developed incorporating factors of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and persuasive communication strategies. Observation in the form of a questionnaire occurred during the second, fourth, and ninth weeks of the academic quarter. The results of the multivariate analysis of variance demonstrated the overall effectiveness of the program. Univariate comparisons between experimental and control groups demonstrating statistical significance (p < .05) were behavioral intention towards responsible alcohol use and knowledge about alcohol. Discussion of the results and recommendations for further research are reported.

scholarly journals The effect of educational program based on the health belief model in adopting dental caries preventive behaviour’s in pregnant mothers referring to health treatment centers in Ardabil

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 398
Author(s):  
Nategh Abbasgholizadeh ◽  
Eslam Moradi-asl ◽  
Malek Abazari ◽  
Davoud Adham
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Health Behaviours ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Oral Health Behaviours ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background: Oral and dental diseases are one of the most common diseases and oral hygiene is one of the important branches of public health which is more important during pregnancy. This study aimed to determine the effect of the educational intervention on oral health behaviours in pregnant mothers.Methods: In this intervention study, 170 pregnant women in the city of Ardabil were randomly selected and divided into two case and control groups (each of 85 people). The data were collected through a researcher-made questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model of oral health care and then they were analysed using the SPSS version 19.Results: Demographic data in both case and control groups were approximately the same. The mean of health belief model variables increased significantly after intervention (P 0.05). Mothers also obtained the most information on the prevention of dental caries before intervention through television programs but after the intervention, they obtained the most information through the curriculum. In this study, before the intervention, 23.7% of mothers used dental floss once a day. After training, this amount reached 40.8% of mothers.Conclusions: Findings showed that educational intervention based on the health belief model can promote oral health behaviours. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct health education courses at the community level.

Predictive Factors for the Care and Control of Hypertension based on the Health Belief Model among hypertensive patients during the COVID-19 epidemic in Sirjan, Iran

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Sadeghi ◽  
Mahmood Reza Masoudi ◽  
Athina Patelarou ◽  
Narges Khanjani
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background: Hypertension is a leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality around the world. Preventing this health problem is considered an important priority. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive factors for care and control of hypertension (CCH) according to the health belief model (HBM) in patients with hypertension during the COVID-19 epidemic in Sirjan, Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, participants were chosen by simple random sampling. Data were collected by a valid and reliable researcher-made questionnaire from 200 patients with high blood pressure aged 30-60 years. Data were analyzed by SPSS21 and analysis based on descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficients and linear regression were conducted. Results: The results of Pearson correlation coefficients showed that there was a significant correlation between almost all constructs of Health Belief Model (HBM), but the strongest correlations were between self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility (r = 0.940, P ≤ 0.001), and between perceived barriers with perceived benefits (r = -0.615, P ≤ 0.001). According to linear regression, perceived barriers (β = -0.291), cues to action (β = -0.590), and knowledge (β = 0.973) predicted more than 26% of CCH variability. Knowledge had a stronger role than other variables. Conclusions: The results of this study show that the constructs of the Health Belief Model can predict CCH in hypertensive patients. This model can be used as a tool for designing and implementing educational interventions to increase CCH among hypertensive patients.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review about Educational Interventions based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) aimed to prevent and control diabetes in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
Reza Sadeghi ◽  
Fatemeh Baghernezhad Hesary ◽  
Narges Khanjani
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Model Studies ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Health Belief Model ◽  
Control Diabetes

Background: Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic diseases in the world and a serious health problem, that requires comprehensive interventions. This systematic review was conducted to summarize educational interventions based on the Health Belief Model aimed to prevent and control diabetes. Methods: Searches were done on May 30, 2019 in PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, Embase, Scopus, SID, Magiran, and IranMedex databases in English and Persian. The inclusion criteria included quantitative original interventional studies that aimed to control type 2 diabetes, and the intervention was based on the Health Belief Model. Studies done outside of Iran, interventions on other types of diabetes, non-interventional studies, and reviews were excluded. Results: Eventually, 13 studies (6 English and 7 Persian articles) entered this systematic review. The intervention durations were from 2 to 3 months. These studies fell into three broad categories: 1- Prevention of the disease 2- Improving Nutrition behaviors in patients 3-Prevention of disease complications or its progress. All of the educational interventions showed a positive effect for education on the prevention and control of diabetes. Conclusions: Interventions based on the HBM have shown an effective role in controlling and preventing diabetes.

scholarly journals Exploring beliefs and attitudes of personal service practitioners towards infection control education, based on the Health Belief Model

2016 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keara Shaw
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Personal Service ◽  
Ear Piercing ◽  
Personal Services ◽  
Control Education ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Tattooing, body and ear piercing, hair cutting and hair styling, and esthetic procedures such as manicures, pedicures, and make-up application are popular personal services procedures currently offered to the public. Without proper infection and injury control practices in place, personal service procedures can pose a risk for the spread of communicable disease and (or) the potential for bodily injury. A well-planned standardized education program for personal service practitioners could likely contribute to the control of infection and injury from personal service procedures and be a fiscally responsible means of controlling health care costs. Using the Health Belief Model, this research study aims to explore the attitudes and beliefs of personal service practitioners towards infection control education, as this can provide insightful information for planning a successful education program. Five qualitative, in-person interviews were conducted with personal service practitioners. The results of the interviews indicate that although cost, time, access to education, and language may be barriers to receiving education, the interviewed practitioner still believe that infection control education is extremely important and necessary for client safety, and that the implementation of an effective infection control education program for the personal services industry is essential.

scholarly journals Application of the Health Belief Model to Change Women's Self-Medication Behavior regarding Prescription-Only Medicines in Yasuj City, Iran

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsaneh Behroozpour ◽  
Mohsen Shams ◽  
Masumeh Mousavi ◽  
Rahim Ostovar
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Perceived Susceptibility ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Introduction: Self-medication is one of the challenging health issues among women throughout the world and Iran. Considering the main role of mothers in promoting health within the families, women play a key role in this regard. This study aimed at determining the effect of an educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) to change the women's self-medication behavior about consuming Prescription-Only Medicines (POM) in Yasuj City, Iran. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pre-test/post-test design over 192 women under the coverage of urban healthcare centers. These participants were selected by random sampling method and divided into the intervention and control groups. After measuring the constructs of HBM, a tailored intervention was designed and implemented in four weeks. The intervention program consisted of instructional sessions, pamphlet delivery, and short messages (SMS). After three months, educational contends were reevaluated and the results were compared with the pre-intervention data for both groups.    Results: No significant difference was observed between the interventional and control groups before and after the intervention (p> 0.05). Comparison of the data collected from the questionnaires administered before and three months after the intervention showed a significant difference between the two groups regarding the perceived susceptibility construct (P = 0.001). Conclusion: Based on the results, the HBM was effective in changing women's self-medication behavior considering the prescription-only medicines. Self-medication can be reduced by increasing the women's perceived susceptibility to medication.

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