Which of the following represents an example of primary prevention and its use of the health belief model?
A) Refining a research instrument
B) Getting a hepatitis B vaccination
C) Studying the degree of smoking in college students
D) Adhering to medication for hypertension

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Primary prevention aims to prevent disease before it occurs, and getting a hepatitis B vaccination is an example of this. The health belief model can be used to understand individuals' motivations and perceptions regarding the benefits and barriers to getting vaccinated.

Which of the Following Represents an Example of Primary Prevention