Health Belief Model & Hypertension in 18-39 yo Adults
by Sarah Stasiak
1. Perceived Threat
1.1. Having to take medications everyday
1.1.1. spending money
1.1.2. time
1.2. Living with health issues
1.2.1. having to go to the doctor more frequently
1.2.1.1. busy schedules
1.2.2. stressfull
1.3. Having to change my diet
1.3.1. no fast food
1.3.2. bland food
1.3.3. reducing alcohol intake
2. Perceived Benefit
2.1. living healthier
2.1.1. improve family diet
2.1.2. living longer
2.1.3. weight loss goals
2.2. less co-morbidities
2.3. less stress about health
3. Perceived Barriers
3.1. money on healthcare costs
3.2. time
3.3. managing/taking medications
3.3.1. adverse side effects of mediations
3.4. access to healthcare services
4. Perceived Self-Efficacy
4.1. exercise
4.1.1. already do this 3x per week
4.2. decrease salt intake
4.3. can use Rx apps to save money
5. Cues to Action
5.1. lifestyle modifications to decrease need for medications
5.2. recording daily blood pressure
5.3. get family involved
5.3.1. bonding and memories can be made
5.3.2. can teach children healthy habits