Health Belief Model
Choose one of the following four factors of the Health Belief Model and thoroughly discuss, in your own words, including your understanding of its definition and what this factor means in your own health status. Also, give an example of this factor in individual health behavior.
Perceived susceptibility – the degree to which a person feels at risk for a health problem Perceived severity – the degree to which a person believes the consequences of the health problem will be severe. Perceived benefits of action – the positive outcomes a person believes will result from the action. Perceived barriers to taking that action – the negative outcomes a person believes will result from the action.
Your responses should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.). Your writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful. Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics. Use the APA style for all citations(Visit http://www.apastyle.org/learn/faqs/index.aspx)
