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J Health Syst Res 2015, 11(2): 276-287 |
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Bastami F, Hassanzadeh A, Heydari M, Mostafavi F. The Relationship between Health Belief Model Constructs with Regard to AIDS Preventive Behaviors among Addicts. J Health Syst Res 2015; 11 (2) :276-287
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1- PhD Candidate, Health Education and Health Promotion, Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Social Pathologist, Department of Health Education, Health Care Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Lorestan, Iran
4- PhD, Social Health, Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
2- Biostatistics, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
3- Social Pathologist, Department of Health Education, Health Care Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Lorestan, Iran
4- PhD, Social Health, Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract: (1212 Views)
Background: AIDS is a public health problem throughout the world, especially in the developing countries. Injecting drug users are heavily affected and account for nearly 68.15% of all cases in Iran. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between the health belief model constructs and AIDS preventive behaviors among addicts in Khorramabad, Iran.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2012-2013. The study population 88randomly selected men admitted to a rehabilitation center in Khorramabad. The data collection tool was a questionnaire designed to assess the health belief model (HBM) constructs, knowledge, and behavior. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis and Pearson correlation coefficients.Findings: Health belief model constructs together with knowledge explained 46% of the variance in HIV preventive behaviors. Among these variables, the predictive power of slf-efficacy (ß=0.39) was higher than the other variables and knowledge (ß = 0.21) was the next.Conclusion: The findings of the present study confirmed the relationship between self-efficacy, perceived severity and perceived barriers toward the adoption of preventive behaviors against AIDS.The results of this study can be used in theory-based interventional strategies to establish and change health behaviors.Key Words: Health Belief Model, AIDS, Drug User
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
education health and promotion
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2015/06/15 | Published: 2015/06/15
Received: 2020/07/16 | Accepted: 2015/06/15 | Published: 2015/06/15
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