Why people did not participate in programs that could help them diagnose or prevent diseases?
In order to engage in the healthy behaviors, key groups need to be aware of their risk for severe or life-threatening diseases and perceive that benefits of behavior change outweigh potential barriers or the negative aspects of recommended action
Key Components of HBM
Perceive susceptibility
Perceive severity
Perceive benefits
Perceive barriers
Cues to action
Self-efficacy