Toward a reconceptualization of communication cues to action in the health belief model: HIV test counseling

摘要: In the present study, persuasive communication of HIV test counselors as cues to action in clients’ decisions practice safer sex was examined. Results indicated that contrary expectations, hypothesized relationships inherent Health Belief Model (HBM) were not supported for pre‐HIV survey. However, perceptions severity HIV/AIDS, their susceptibility benefits and barriers practicing sex, self‐efficacy correlated with compliance safer‐sex recommendations reported on post‐HIV Intriguing results revolved around action. counseling session transcripts content analyzed determine messages used by may have cued health beliefs behaviors. The inductively‐derived coding scheme emphasized complexity interpersonal interaction taking place during sessions. some cases, us...