scholarly journals Knowledge, beliefs and preventive behaviors regarding Influenza A in students: A test of the health belief model

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arash Najimi ◽  
Parastoo Golshiri
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Influenza A ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Low Back Pain Preventive Behaviors Among Nurses Based on the Health Belief Model Constructs

SAGE Open ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401455672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Sharafkhani ◽  
Mahboobeh Khorsandi ◽  
Mohsen Shamsi ◽  
Mehdi Ranjbaran
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Evaluation of Preventive Behaviors of Corona Virus (Covid 2019) Among Family Health Ambassadors of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in 2020 Using the Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-161
Author(s):  
Morteza Khafaie ◽  
◽  
Banafsheh Mahjoob ◽  
Mehdi Mojadam ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
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.

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

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malek Abazari ◽  
Davoud Adham ◽  
Abedin Saghafipour ◽  
Zahra Taheri-Kharameh ◽  
Amin Babaei Pouya ◽  
...  
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.

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.

The Effect of an Educational Intervention Based on the Health Belief Model on Preventive Behaviors of Prostate Cancer in Military Men

2020 ◽  
pp. 0272684X2097419
Author(s):  
Rasoul Abhar ◽  
Laleh Hassani ◽  
Maryam Montaseri ◽  
Mahdi Paydar Ardakani
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
T Test ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Psa Test ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background Prostate cancer is the most common malignant cancer, and after lung cancer, is the second cause of death among all types of cancer in men. This study was done to assess the educational intervention based on the Health Belief Model on the promotion of preventive behaviors of prostate cancer among military men. Methods The present study is a semi-experimental study that was conducted on 80 men of a military collection by using randomized-stratified sampling with proportional allocation approach in BandarAbbas in 2017. The individuals were randomly divided into two groups, intervention (n = 40) and control (n = 40). The data collection tool was a questionnaire including demographic questions, knowledge questions and questions about Health Belief Model constructs and efficiency of preventive behavior that was completed in two stages and PSA Test doing. Data were analyzed by using SPSS software-version 21-, descriptive statistics (frequency, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent T-test and paired T-test). Results After three months intervention, the mean score of Perceived Susceptibility, Severity, Benefits, Barriers, Self-Efficacy, and preventive behavior performance were seen significantly different between the two groups (p < 0.05), 52.5% of them was done PSA Test. Conclusions Based on the health belief model, educational intervention has been effective in promoting preventive behaviors. According the effect of Health Belief Model components on preventive behaviors it is suggested that health care providers identify the benefits and barriers of preventative behaviors and through enhancing the benefits and reducing the barriers, help men to prevent prostate cancer.

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