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1. Which of the following is NOT a strength of the Health Belief Model?
It can be applied to many health behaviors
It has been widely used by researchers since the 1950’s
The relationships between each of the constructs are well defined
It can be tailored to individual needs
2. Which of the following activities would be considered to be an example of SECONDARY prevention?
Clarifying the use and effects of prescribed medications with a pharmacist
Receiving an annual mammogram
Eliminating offending allergens from asthmatic patients
Receiving an immunization against influenza
3. Which of the following statements about the Health Belief Model (HBM) is false?
Benefits – Barriers provide the path to action
It does not consider an individual’s age, biological sex, or socioeconomic status
The HBM is an example of a value expectancy theory
Perceived threat = perceived susceptibility x perceived severity
4. The Health Belief Model is a “value expectancy” theory which posits that behavior is a function of the value of avoiding illnesses and staying or getting well and a the expectation that a particular action will achieve that outcome.
True
False
5. Beliefs about what others think about behavior are considered:
Behavioral beliefs
Cultural beliefs
Normative beliefs
Health beliefs
6. Which of the following statements is TRUE about ecological model interventions?
Most evidence of effectiveness has come from cross-sectional studies
It is difficult to integrate individual level theories into ecological model interventions
Although widely used, there is little evidence of their effectiveness in improving health outcomes
Individual level changes are likely more effective in promoting sustained behavior change than environmental and policy levels changes