Health Belief Model Summary

In this weeks readings we learned about how health beliefs can affect our behaviors. We were introduced to health belief models and theories, which researchers use to explain behaviors. The health belief models and theories are:

The Stages of Change Model,

This model use the process of starting and maintaining change. The main idea of this model is that change is a multi-step process instead of a instant thing. The steps of change are pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance. These steps can happen in any order, and do not follow a specific time line.

The Health Belief Model,

This model believes behaviors are predicted by a set of core beliefs. The core beliefs affect the individuals perception of their susceptibility