Disease Prevention at 3 Important Levels

Introduction Disease prevention is a cornerstone of public health, aiming to reduce the incidence and impact of diseases across populations. While preventive measures benefit all, certain groups—referred to as vulnerable Read More …

Transtheoretical Model of Change and Its 5 Important Stages

Introduction The Transtheoretical Model (TTM), also known as the Stages of Change Model, was developed by James O. Prochaska and Carlo C. DiClemente in 1982. Unlike models that assume behavior Read More …

Health Belief Model and Its 6 Important Components

Introduction  The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a psychological framework that was initially developed in the 1950s by social psychologists at the U.S. Public Health Service, notably Irwin M. Rosenstock Read More …