Health Belief Model and Related Studies Quiz

Who developed the Health Belief Model (HBM)?

• Carl Rogers

• Albert Bandura

• Irwin Rosenstock

• Hans Selye

Which of the following is NOT one of the three core questions in the HBM?

• How serious are the consequences?

• What do other people believe about this disease?

• How likely am I to get the disease?

• What are the advantages versus disadvantages of taking action?

What does ‘perceived seriousness’ refer to?

• The cost of medical treatment

• The number of people affected by a disease

• How severe the consequences are if the person does not change behaviour

• The likelihood of recovery from illness

Which of these would indicate high perceived susceptibility?

• I’ve never had a disease, so I’m probably immune.

• Only people with weak immune systems get that illness.

• I think I could realistically catch this disease if I don’t take precautions.

• The illness is rare in my country, so I’m safe.

What is the main idea of a cost-benefit analysis in HBM?

• Deciding whether to go to the doctor or not

• Balancing benefits of an action against the obstacles involved

• Weighing emotional outcomes only

• Avoiding unpleasant medical procedures

Which of the following is an example of a perceived barrier to condom use?

• Believing it shows care for a partner

• Thinking condoms reduce pleasure

• Wanting to prevent STIs

• Being aware of HIV symptoms

What are ‘cues to action’?

• Physical symptoms only

• External pressures to behave a certain way

• Internal or external triggers prompting behavioural change

• Instructions from friends

What role do demographic variables play in HBM?

• They change the disease itself

• They explain why everyone reacts the same

• They help explain individual differences in perceptions and behaviours

• They are not relevant to HBM

What does ‘self-efficacy’ refer to?

• The ability to take medication properly

• Confidence in one’s ability to carry out a behaviour

• Support from peers

• The quality of health services

What might a person with low self-efficacy struggle with?

• Understanding medical terms

• Knowing where to buy condoms

• Believing they can use a condom correctly and confidently

• Recognising symptoms of illness