The health belief model states that the practice of a particular health behavior is a function of

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The health belief model proposes that a person's engagement in a particular health behavior is dependent on their beliefs about a specific health threat and their beliefs that a specific health behavior can minimize that threat. This model proposes that a person's health behaviors are determined by the perceived susceptibility to a health issue, the perceived severity of that health issue, perceived benefits of taking action against the issue, and perceived barriers to taking action. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it captures this idea in the definition.

The Health Belief Model States That the Practice of a Particular