Violence Prevention Health Communication --Health Belief Model Core Assumptions and Statements "Something for Something"Love ● The HBM is based on the understanding that a person will take a health-related action (i.e.,use condoms)if that person: ● 1.feels that a negative health condition(i.e.,HIV)can be avoided, ● 2.has a positive expectation that by taking a recommended action,he/she will avoid a negative health condition(i.e.,using condoms will be effective at preventing HIV),and ● 3.believes that he/she can successfully take a recommended health action (i.e.,he/she can use condoms comfortably and with confidence). E则 Core Assumptions and Statements The HBM is based on the understanding that a person will take a health-related action (i.e., use condoms) if that person: 1. feels that a negative health condition (i.e., HIV) can be avoided, 2. has a positive expectation that by taking a recommended action, he/she will avoid a negative health condition (i.e., using condoms will be effective at preventing HIV), and 3. believes that he/she can successfully take a recommended health action (i.e., he/she can use condoms comfortably and with confidence). Health Communication -- Health Belief Model