A psychological framework explaining health-related behaviors through perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy that predict likelihood of preventive actions.
Example: Understanding why some people get flu vaccinations while others don't based on their beliefs about disease risk, vaccine effectiveness, and their ability to access healthcare.
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