scholarly journals Development of a Model of Asthma Management in Children Based on Beliefs by Parents in The Concept of The Health Belief Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Sandi Alfa Wiga

Introduction: Asthma in children causes loss of school days, and also causes growth in children. Parents have a responsibility to manage asthma, they need asthma management education for children who can increase their wisdom in managing it. The research objective was to develop a model of asthma management education in children based on beliefs in the concept of the Health Belief Model. Method: quasi-experimental research with 66 respondents, probability sampling method through simple random sampling. Using 3 HBM model development questionnaires belief, threat and behavior. Statistical analysis : using a paired t-test, Mann Whitney test, linear regression adjusted for each variable studied in developing HBM. Results and Analysis : education on trust (p <0.001), confidence in threats (p = 0.001), threats towards behavior (p <0.001), educational influence on behavior (p <0.001). Discussion and Conclusion: Parents' beliefs about their ability to discuss existing problems are very important to overcome recurrence. Increased confidence in skills, increased satisfaction and self-confidence, with an effective increase in good conditions by children with asthma.

Author(s):  
Tasnim Tasnim

Background: Free sex behavior in Indonesian teen has vastly improved. Free sex issues is the concern for all. The aim of this research was to determine the factors of free sex behavioral based on the health belief model. Methods:This research was a cross sectional study. The population were 304 students and sample of 75 respondents, the sampling using simple random sampling technique. Results: The results showed that there is correlation between vulnerability/seriousness perception to free sex behavior, with Chi Square 9.182 (φ = 0350). There is a correlation between the level of threat perception to free sex behavior with Chi Square 14.815 (φ = 0.444). There is a correlation between religiosity to free sex behavior with Chi Square 23.628 (φ = 0561). There is a relationship between the  gender to free sex behavior with Chi Square 16,000 (φ = 0462). There is a correlation between social media to free sex behavior with Chi Square 25,000 (φ = 0.577). Conclusion: Factors affecting free sex behavior are perception of the level of vulnerability / seriousness and threat of disease due to sex, religiosity, gender and social media. We are expected to SMAN I Pasir Putih to be able in using this research as information and consideration in developing the knowledge of adolescents about the dangers of free sex behavior.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (T1) ◽  
pp. 646-650
Author(s):  
Morad Ali Zareipour ◽  
Mojtaba Fattahi Ardakani ◽  
Monireh Rezaee Moradali ◽  
Mohammad Saeed Jadgal ◽  
Ehsan Movahed

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 disease effects on all age group and sex, especially the elderly, due to the high mortality rate, it is very impressive and the protective measures can reduce mortality in the elderly. AIM: The present study was conducted to find the determinants of COVID-19 prevention behavior in the elderly in Urmia by emphasizing on the health belief model. METHODS: The present study was a cross-sectional study on 1400 elderly people in Urmia, Iran in 2020 and the sample selection was by simple random sampling by simple random sampling. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire in this study that included demographic characteristics, health belief model questionnaire, and COVID-19 prevention behaviors. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and linear regression tests using SPSS 23 software. RESULTS: The results showed that the COVID-19 prevention behavior score has been increased by increasing age rate and this behavior was higher in older women than men (p = 0.02). Furthermore, linear regression test showed the most predictive constructs as knowledge (B = 0.38), perceived susceptibility (B = 0.29), perceived intensity (B = 0.25), and perceived self-efficacy (B = 0.21, respectively) and these structures were statistically significant (p < 0/05). CONCLUSION: Effective interventions based on the health belief model and emphasizing on promoting knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, and perceived self-efficacy can prevent the elderly from developing this disease and its complications.


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