Since the early 1950s, the Health Belief Model (HBM) has been one of the most widely used
conceptual frameworks in health behavior research, both to explain change and …

In the 1950s US public health researchers began developing psychological models
designed to enhance the effectiveness of health education programmes (Hochbaum 1958; …

Background HIV/AIDS is the most dramatic epidemic of the century that has claimed over
two decade more than 3 million deaths. Sub Saharan Africa is heavily affected and accounts …

This preliminary study explored relationships between women's empowerment and HIV
prevention on the national and individual level with a focus on Botswana. Among sub …

The high level of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa has led to an increased interest in
understanding the determinants of sexual activity among young people, who are at high risk …

Studies have consistently found high levels of HIV infection among male-to-female (MTF)
transgender people, particularly MTF sex workers. Due to lack of empirical data, HIV/AIDS …

This study examined the relationships of HIV/AIDS beliefs, self-efficacy for AIDS preventive
behaviors, perception of HIV as a chronic disease, and HIV risk behaviors among young …

Background Chagas disease (CD) is a life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan
parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by triatomine bugs. Triatomine bugs …

Abstract The Health Belief Model (HBM) has been widely used to explain rationales for
health risk-taking behaviors. Our qualitative study explored the applicability of the HBM to …

This study hypothesized a multilevel model to examine the contextual effects of gender
norms, exposure to health-related radio programs, interpersonal communication, and social …