Behavioral change theories · USMLE Step 1

A patient starts exercising because her doctor warned her about her rising blood pressure. Which component of the Health Belief Model does this represent?

  1. Self-efficacy
  2. Cues to action
  3. Perceived susceptibility
  4. Perceived barriers
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Correct answer: Cues to action

Cues to action are triggers that prompt health behavior. The physician’s warning serves as a cue to action.

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