Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts
A PMHNP is leading a recovery group for at-risk teens who have been
mandated to attend meetings as part of their addiction treatment.
1. A member of the group states that his problem is not that bad and he can
stop anytime he chooses. Using on occasion is just a way to have fun
with friends. Which concepts of the Health Belief Model best describes
the group member’s readiness to change?
A. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
B. Self-efficacy and perceived benefits
C. Cues to action and perceived susceptibility
D. Self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility
Understanding Health Belief Model Concepts
A member attending the group for the first time expresses gratitude for being court-ordered to attend the recovery group instead of serving prison time. Moreover, he realizes just how out of control he was while using substances. This moment of insight not only highlights his awareness but also raises an important question: which Health Belief Model concept was demonstrated in his response? Consequently, the options are as follows:
A. Perceived severity and perceived barriers
B. Self-efficacy and perceived benefits
C. Cues to action and perceived severity
D. Self-efficacy and perceived susceptibility
In another scenario, a 30-year-old man, who has had three past psychiatric hospitalizations for schizoaffective disorder, presents for follow-up care with the PMHNP. Before discharge, he received court-ordered Zyprexa Relprevv 300 mg IM X 1. Notably, the patient tells the PMHNP that he understands smoking can “make him need more medication.” As a result, we must consider: which stage of change is the patient in? Therefore, the options include:
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance
Additionally, there is another patient who indicates that he does not have a problem because he believes he can accomplish so much during his manic episodes. Thus, we need to determine: which stage of change is this patient in? To clarify, the options remain the same:
A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance