The Health Belief Model argues that there are six main perceptions influencing people's decisions about whether to take action to prevent, screen for, and control illness. Among them is their perception of __________.

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The Health Belief Model identifies six main perceptions, including perceived susceptibility to a condition, perceived severity of the condition, perceived benefits of taking action to prevent/treat the condition, perceived barriers to taking action, perceived self-efficacy (belief in one's ability to take action), and cues to action (external prompts to take action). While factors such as cost, social support and doctor's support may also influence decisions, they are not among the core perceptions in the Health Belief Model.

The Health Belief Model Argues That There Are Six Main