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Compare And Contrast The Health Belief Model

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The Health belief model is used to convince him to follow the given advice. This model has two set of beliefs. The first one is allow Rory to perceive susceptibility and vulnerability. By doing so, he will be familiar with the seriousness of the expected consequences that may result from metabolic syndrome. Diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity or cardiovascular diseases are the consequences if no action is taken. Health threat is identified and his motivation is to improve health and quality of life. Moreover, the second belief focus on the benefits associated with behaviour change. Rory would realize the benefits by taking action are likely to reduce the risk at an acceptable cost with few barriers. By comparing the benefits and costs,
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