HLTH 331 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Health Belief Model, Transtheoretical Model
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Community health - hlth 331 - exam review. Without broad understanding of all potential influences and solutions, some parts of the elephant might be overlooked. Theories provide a framework though which we can accurately assess large, complex health issues and their potential solutions. An idea that has been studied through research and determined to be true in at least one circumstance. Because human behavior is complex, behavioral theories generally several concepts. Was initally created to explore people willingness to participate in screening x-rays for tuberculosis. Individual"s perception of severity of a behavioral consequence plus. Behavioral beliefs, evaluation of behavioral outcomes and attitude toward behaviors. An individual"s belief about h=behavior (what will happen if a behavior is preformed) Theory of planned behavior - subjective norm & perceived behavioral control. Some people never really think about the problems of a particular behavior.
