Factors That Influence Behavior-Change Decisions Knowledge Adequate supports, resources Incentives and rewards Beliefs Skills and abilities Family support alues Availability of health resources Peer support Attitudes Community/government Teacher support and Culture ority and commitment to encouragement Employer actions and policies ariables (age, sex, race Health-related skills Health provider costs and income. education, etc Physical, emotional, and Access to low-cost, high- mental capabilities Community resources quality health care Access to health education Safe areas Predisposing Enabling Reinforcing factors factors factors Regular health assessments Improved relationships Safer d Safer sexual be haviors Weight management Enhanced exercise behaviors Stress management and control Improved consumer decisions BEHAVIORS Figure 1.3Factors That Influence Behavior-Change Decisions Figure 1.3