Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Arrange the following in a sequence as per the health belief model where an individual:

A. Reads about the various factors related to cancer
B. Stops smoking
C. Feels that since his father died of cancer, he is likely to be genetically disposed
D. Understands that if he continues to smoke, there is a higher possibility of his suffering from cancer

Correct option is C

Solution:

The Health Belief Model (HBM) explains health-related behaviors through several stages. Here's the correct sequence:

A. Reads about the various factors related to cancer

C. Feels that since his father died of cancer, he is likely to be genetically dispose.

D. Understands that if he continues to smoke, there is a higher possibility of his suffering from cancer

B. Stops smoking

Information Booster:

The Health Belief Model (HBM) consists of the following key components:

• Perceived Susceptibility: Awareness of being personally at risk (e.g., genetic predisposition).
• Perceived Severity: Understanding the seriousness of the condition and consequences.
• Perceived Benefits: Belief in the effectiveness of preventive actions (e.g., quitting smoking).
• Cues to Action: External or internal triggers that prompt health behavior.
• Self-Efficacy: Confidence in the ability to perform the required action.