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.

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.

Stay Socially Distant and Wash Your Hands: Using the Health Belief Model to Determine Intent for COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors at the Beginning of the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110199
Author(s):  
Jeanine P. D. Guidry ◽  
Nicole H. O’Donnell ◽  
Lucinda L. Austin ◽  
Ioana A. Coman ◽  
Jay Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Preventive Measure ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Perfect Model ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has quickly spread around the world, and since currently no treatments that are safe and effective for large groups of people nor a vaccine are available, the best way to prevent the illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus causing it. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictive effects of both demographic and psychosocial factors originating with the Health Belief Model on reported intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive behaviors (e.g., social distancing, hand washing, and not attending large gatherings). Method A Qualtrics survey of 500 U.S. adults was conducted to explore the relationships of demographics and psychosocial factors with the intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive measures. Results Gender was a predictor of taking preventive action, with women more likely to take action. Health Belief Model constructs predicted uptake of most COVID-19 preventive actions, but the constructs often appeared to work independent of the model. Race/ethnicity was an infrequent predictor, but when it did, minorities were less likely to report intent to adhere to COVID-19 preventive behaviors. Conclusion/Implications While not a perfect model for this pandemic, the Health Belief Model and its constructs should continue to be considered for use by public health communicators focusing on preventive measure campaign design in both the COVID-19 pandemic era and beyond.

Using the Health Belief Model to Understand Caregiver Factors Influencing Childhood Influenza Vaccinations

2011 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mei-Fang Chen ◽  
Ruey-Hsia Wang ◽  
Joanne Kraenzle Schneider ◽  
Chung-Ting Tsai ◽  
Donald Dah-Shyong Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Influenza Vaccinations ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Application of Health Belief Model on Factors Influencing Long-Term Contraceptive Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-63
Author(s):  
Ayu Dhiah Pitaloka ◽  
◽  
Pawito ◽  
Hanung Prasetya ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Contraceptive Use ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Belief Model

Psychosocial Factors of Migration: Adaptation and Application of the Health Belief Model

2012 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 211-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Groenewold ◽  
Bart de Bruijn ◽  
Richard Bilsborrow
Keyword(s):  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model
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