According to Some Critical Evaluations, the Health Belief Model Does

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to some critical evaluations, the health belief model does not account for all the factors that guide health-relevant behaviours and/or their treatment. For example, ________ are not accounted for by this model.

• A) demographic factors
• B) beliefs regarding susceptibility to disease
• C) beliefs regarding disease severity
• D) economic factors

---

Definitions:

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small tube attached to the large intestine, which can cause severe abdominal pain and requires immediate medical treatment.

Stages of Change

A model describing the process by which individuals move through a series of steps when changing behavior, including precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Precontemplation

The stage of change in which an individual is not yet considering change or is unaware of the need to change.

Preparation

The action or process of getting something ready for use or consideration, involving planning and arrangement.