| Location | FHTS, New Delhi, Delhi and Online |
| Dates | November 10, 2023 (1:30 pm) - November 10, 2023 (2:30 pm) |
| Total Participants | 12 |
Topic
From Theory to Action: Health Belief Model in Public Health
Presenter
Dr. Jyoti Pali, Public Health Researcher
Summary
The Journal club held on 10th November 2023 was presented by Dr. Jyoti Pali on the topic Theory to Action: Health Belief Model in Public Health. The presentation was divided into the following subtopics-
- Concept
- Overview
- Historical Context
- Components of HBM
- Defining HBM Components
- Importance of the HBM in Public Health
- HBM Application
- A Case Study
- Research-based Evidence
- Limitations
- Reference
The goal of the presentation was to provide insights on the Health belief model (HBM) in the paradigm of public health. The presentation elaborated on the concept, components, and application of the HBM with relevant examples to understand human perception, and its influence on health-oriented behavior. The presentation discussed case studies and a research papers that used HBM as a tool to understand health seeking behaviours.
The presentation was quite engaging and interactive with quizzes in between for the audience. It was followed by a question-and-answer session, in which the presenter answered questions about the health belief model, its limitations, its relevance in the domain of public health and behavior change among humans. In all, it was a profound and thought-provoking Journal Club Session.
References
- Green, E. C., Murphy, E. M., & Gryboski, K. (2020). The health belief model. The Wiley encyclopedia of health psychology, 211-214.
- Abraham, C., & Sheeran, P. (2015). The health belief model. Predicting health behavior: Research and practice with social cognition models, 2, 30-55.
- Rosenstock, I.M. (1974). Historical Origins of the Health Belief Model. Health Education & Behavior, 2, 328 – 335.
