Key result
Health beliefs including perceived barriers and self-efficacy are strongly linked to NCD preventive behaviors.
Why the study?
The relationship between health beliefs and preventive behaviors against noncommunicable diseases was investigated to inform effective health education strategies.
Population
4453 participants at the Health Management Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University
Comparison
Health belief model constructs related to NCD preventive behaviors
Design
Cross-sectional survey with structural equation modeling
Authors
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May inform targeted NCD education; leaves open whether altering beliefs causally improves preventive behaviors.
Cross-Sectional (n=4,453)
No
Effect estimate: effect coefficient 0.495 for perceived barriers
Health education interventions targeting perceived barriers and self-efficacy may be the most effective strategies for promoting preventive behaviors against noncommunicable diseases.
Wang et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Noncommunicable diseases (preventive behaviors) (n=4,453). Health beliefs (perceived barriers and self-efficacy) was evaluated on NCD-related preventive behaviors (effect coefficient 0.495 for perceived barriers). Health beliefs, particularly perceived barriers (effect coefficient=0.495) and self-efficacy (effect coefficient=0.435), were strongly associated with NCD preventive behaviors.