Essay Instructions: Write a 750- to 1,200-word paper introducing a conceptual model of your choice. Suggested models include:
Learning Team Community Conceptual Model Paper Health belief model
Include the following elements:
? Introduction to the conceptual model with a description of historical development
? Two data points (local, state, national, or international)
? Description of the type of data that is available at local, state, national, or international levels, including if there are data gaps
? Define and relate at least three concepts within the model.
? Compare the model application to the nursing process. What are the similarities or differences?
? Reference two current community health problems where this model has been applied.
? Explain the importance of community partnership in community health projects.
? Cite at least four current references, dated within the last three years.
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.
Paper start with:
Community Conceptual Model Annotated Bibliography
During the 1950?s the Health Belief model (HBM) was developed from the field of social psychology. The theoretical framework offers an explanation of why individuals are motivated to participate in preventive health behaviors. The model has five perception constructs of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and cues to action. In this setting the HBM predicts what prevention behaviors diabetic patients will engage in to avoid foot pathology and ultimately amputation. Current research indicates that the Health Belief Model (HBM) is the most common model used to study health- related behaviors. According to Ganz, Rimer, and Lewis (2002) an assumption of this model indicates people are more inclined to demonstrate disease prevention activities when they perceive (a) an increased susceptibility to the illness; (b) the illness is severe; (c) the actions are valuable; (d) the behavior has few obstacles; and (e) are prompted to execute the actions.
The application of the Health Belief Model to examine the rates of influenza vaccines in connection with a sense of vulnerability found that ?it is more likely for vaccination to correlate positively with perceived susceptibility? (Chen, Wang, Schneider, Tsai, Jiang, & Lin, 2011). In addition, the model has been applicable in identifying factors influencing the underutilization of mental health service related to ?perceptions of symptoms and vulnerabilities, views of the value of mental health care, the nature and severity of related barriers, and beliefs that one might be able to make effective use of mental health interventions? (Smith, 2009). Lastly, Mahmoodi, Kohan, Azar, Solhi, and Rahimi (2011) found that ?education aimed at improving men?s participation in family planning may enhance the individuals ?awareness and attitude, thus contributing to family health? with the use of the health belief model.
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References
Baghianimoghadam, M. H., Sharifirad, G., Afkhami-Ardekani, M., Mashahiri, M. R., Baghianmoghadam, B., Zulghadr,, R., Ranaee, A. (2011). Foot care in diabetic patients based on health belief model in Yazd ? Iran (2009). Iranian Journal of Diabetes and Obesity. (3)1, 25-31.
Chen, M., Wang, R. Schneider, J., Tsai, C., Jiang, D., Hung, M., & Lin, L. (2011). Using the health belief model to understand caregiver factors influencing childhood influenza vaccinations. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 28(1), 29-40. doi:10.1080/07370026.2011.539087.
Mahmoodi, A., Kohan, M., Azar, F., Solhi, M., & Rahimi, E. (2011). The impact of education using Health Belief Model on awareness and attitude of male teachers regarding their participation in family planning. Journal of Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, 9(3), 45-49.
Smith, T.W. (2009). If We Build It, Will They Come? The Health Belief Model and Mental Health Care Utilization. Clinical Psychology: Science & Practice, 16(4) 445-448. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2850. 2009.01183.x