Factors Associated with Preventive Behaviors of Pediculosis Infection among Elementary School Girl Students in Eyvan: An Application of the Health Belief Model

Background and Objectives: A new generation of corona virus in the areas of China, Wuhan City has been expanded and has caused many deaths. The virus is highly contagious and spreads rapidly. So far, thousands of people have been infected with the virus. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of preventive behaviors of corona virus among household health ambassadors of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences using the health belief model. Subjects and Methods This study is a cross-sectional study of analytical type that was conducted on 1020 household health ambassadors of the cities covered by Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in the fall of 1399. Samples were taken using available sampling and by sending an online questionnaire link to the participants. The questionnaire was completed online. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data, whose validity and reliability were determined. For data analysis, Spss software, descriptive and analytical statistics were used. Results The mean age of study participants was 31.12±7.66 years. The scores of perceived benefit were 18.81±1.80 and self-efficacy 31.76±3.71, which was higher than other structures. Correlation coefficient test showed a significant correlation between corona virus preventive behaviors and all model constructs. In regression analysis, it was found that model constructs predicted 23.7% (R2=0.237) of behavior changes. Conclusion The results confirm the predictive role of perceived benefits, barriers and perceived self-efficacy concepts in corona virus disease prevention behaviors based on the Health Belief Model. Therefore, methods of promoting these constructs, such as verbal persuasion, raising awareness of the benefits, barriers and abilities of individuals through virtual media and providing appropriate models for them, can be used as factors to improve preventive behaviors of corona virus.

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Health Behaviors of Livestock Industry Workers Regarding Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Northwest of Iran

10.21203/rs.3.rs-111784/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Malek Abazari ◽

Davoud Adham ◽

Abedin Saghafipour ◽

Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽

Amin Babaei Pouya ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Behaviors ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Health Belief ◽

Hemorrhagic Fever ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever ◽

Belief Model ◽

The Health Belief Model

Abstract Background: Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is an acute, feverous disease that is either caused by tick bites or the direct contact of humans with the blood and tissues of infected livestock. The majority of patients suffering from this disease are slaughterhouse workers (including butchers), farmers, veterinarians and hospital staff. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the health behaviors of butchers regarding CCHF and study factors affecting such behaviors based on the health belief model.Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 500 butchers in Ardabil Province in 2020 by a multistage sampling method. The participants of the study completed the researcher-made questionnaire of health belief model and health behaviors model relevant to CCHF.The collected data were then analyzed by descriptive statistical tests and linear regression analysis. Results: The mean (SD) age of the participants was 44.4 (10.5), and 96% were males. Only xxx% of the participants displayed acceptable disease-preventive behaviors. The validity and reliability of the developed questionnaire were confirmed by the Cronbach-alpha index. The results of the exploratory factor analysis showed that the constructs of the model explained 84% of the total variance. The results of the study revealed that among the variables of the health belief model, perceived susceptibility (p-value = 0.006, β = 0.152) and perceived barriers (p-value = 0.05, β = 0.14) were the strongest factors predicting disease-preventive behaviors regarding CCHF.Conclusion: The results of the study showed that the health belief model can predict preventive behaviors for CCHF.Therefore, designing and executing interventions based on the results of this study may encourage such preventive behaviors in butchers.

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The effect of educational intervention based on the health belief model on the promotion of cardiovascular disease (CVD) preventive behaviors among subjects referred to health centers in Fasa city (Fars province, Iran)

Kontakt ◽

10.32725/kont.2019.021 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 21 (2) ◽

pp. 206-213

Author(s):

Mohammadreza Kheiri ◽

Ali Khani Jeihooni ◽

Abdulhakim Alkamel ◽

Pooyan Afzali Harsini

Keyword(s):

Cardiovascular Disease ◽

Health Belief Model ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Health Belief ◽

Health Centers ◽

Fars Province ◽

Preventive Behaviors ◽

Belief Model ◽

The Health Belief Model

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Factors Associated with Rotavirus Vaccination Behavior among Mothers of Infants: using the Health Belief Model

Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing ◽

10.5932/jkphn.2017.31.1.34 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 31 (1) ◽

pp. 34-46

Author(s):

Seung Hyeon Lee ◽

Sook Ja Yang

Keyword(s):

Health Belief Model ◽

Health Belief ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Rotavirus Vaccination ◽

Vaccination Behavior ◽

Belief Model ◽

The Health Belief Model

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

The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries ◽

10.3855/jidc.9653 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 12 (09) ◽

pp. 706-711 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

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.

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