Health Belief Model Example

The health belief model.

In this video,

we are going to show you an example of someone

using the health belief model to adopt healthy behaviors,

using the six important steps of the health belief model.

This is Jeff.

Jeff recently was informed by his doctor that he

is in the overweight category for his BMI.

Jeff is now aware and concerned of his unhealthy lifestyle.

Perceived susceptibility.

Jeff believes if he keeps up his eating habits and his lack of exercise,

he could become obese.

Perceived severity.

Jeff believes the consequences of becoming

obese could lead to other health problems

and that this could be a serious enough condition to try and avoid.

Perceived benefits.

Jeff thinks that having a proper diet

and exercise will prevent him from becoming obese

Perceived barriers.

Jeff is embarrassed to go to the gym because of his lack of knowledge about exercise,

so, he seeks a trainer.

Cues to action.

Jeff leaves a sticky note in his mirror to remind him to work out every

morning and rewards himself on the weekends for having a well diet during the week.

Self-efficacy.

Over time, Jeff builds confidence,

exercising and eating right which allows him to keep on the positive behavior.