A nurse refers a 67-year-old male patient to group counseling for alcohol cessation. According to Rosenstock's health belief model, the patient's knowledge of the diseases that may occur with alcoholism is a:

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According to Rosenstock's health belief model, a patient's knowledge of the diseases that may occur with alcoholism is considered a structural variable. Structural variables refer to a person's knowledge about a disease and its consequences, including information about the risks associated with certain behaviors like alcoholism.

A Nurse Refers a 67-Year-Old Male Patient to Group Counseling