According to the __________________________________________ model, a person who believes that there is nothing they can do to keep from getting sick is not as likely to follow the recommendations of their healthcare providers.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Health Belief Model suggests that a person's belief in the severity of a health threat, along with their belief in the effectiveness of the recommended health behavior, influences their readiness to take action. Therefore, if someone believes they have no control over their health (i.e., getting sick), they are less likely to follow healthcare recommendations.

According to the __________________________________________ Model, a Person Who Believes That