Using the health belief model to predict concussion-reporting intentions and behaviour
Michelle L Weber Rawlins1,2, Cailee E Welch Bacon1,3, Phillip Tomporowski2
1Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, A.T. Still University , Mesa, Arizona, USA.
Brain Injury
|October 12, 2020
Summary
The Health Belief Model (HBM) factors, particularly cues to action, perceived benefits, and barriers, predict concussion reporting intentions. However, HBM factors did not predict actual concussion reporting behavior in this study.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Health Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Concussion reporting is crucial for athlete safety and recovery.
- Understanding the psychological factors influencing reporting behavior is essential for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the predictive power of Health Belief Model (HBM) constructs on concussion-reporting intentions and behaviors.
- To identify key HBM factors that influence athletes' willingness to report concussion symptoms.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to measure HBM constructs including knowledge, perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and cues to action.
- Multivariable regression analyses were used to predict concussion-reporting intentions and behaviors based on HBM factors.
- Both symptom and concussion-specific reporting intentions and behaviors were assessed.
Main Results:
- Cues to action significantly predicted symptom reporting intentions.
- Perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and cues to action were significant predictors of concussion-reporting intentions.
- The HBM constructs did not significantly predict actual symptom or concussion-reporting behavior.
Conclusions:
- Interventions aimed at increasing perceived benefits and decreasing perceived barriers for reporting concussion symptoms may enhance reporting intentions.
- Utilizing cues to action, such as emphasizing long-term health benefits and addressing concerns about letting down teammates, could improve concussion reporting intentions.
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