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1. A nurse is conducting a health promotion workshop for a
group of elderly immigrants from China who have limited
English proficiency. The nurse wants to use the Health
Belief Model to assess the participants' perceptions of their
susceptibility to chronic diseases and their readiness to
adopt preventive behaviors. Which of the following
questions would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask?
a) How do you feel about your health status and your risk
of developing chronic diseases?
b) What are some of the benefits and barriers of engaging
in regular physical activity and healthy eating?
c) How confident are you in your ability to perform
preventive behaviors such as exercising and eating well?
d) What are some of the cultural beliefs and values that
influence your health behaviors and decisions?
Answer: A. The Health Belief Model is a framework that
explains how people's beliefs about their health and illness
influence their health behaviors. One of the key constructs
of the model is perceived susceptibility, which refers to the
degree to which a person feels at risk of a health problem.
By asking about the participants' feelings and perceptions
of their health status and risk, the nurse can assess their
perceived susceptibility and tailor the intervention
accordingly. Option B relates to another construct of the
model, perceived benefits and barriers, which are the
advantages and disadvantages of adopting a healthÂ
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