Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Health Belief Model

A model which is based on certain predictors of a person’s perception of threat severity, susceptibility, interventional benefits and self-efficacy about a health threat that can be used to promote and educate health behavior.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A model which is based on certain predictors of a person’s perception of threat severity, susceptibility, interventional benefits and self-efficacy about a health threat that can be used to promote and educate health behavior.

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4 entry terms
  • Health Belief Models
  • Model, Health Belief
  • Health Beliefs
  • Patient Beliefs

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History Note

2021

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Previous Indexing

  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice (1991-2020)
  • Models, Psychological (1991-2020)

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  1. E05.599w.323w
  2. E05.599w.695.275w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Health Belief Model. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000083342. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000083342
  2. Health Belief Model. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_belief_model
  3. Health Belief Model. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q381370