Health Belief Model

This observational, cross-sectional study addresses gaps in periodontal health economics by measuring dental health state utility values (HSUVs) for periodontitis treatment. While Oral Health Related Quality of Life outcomes dominate current research, Health State Utility values are rarely measured and seldom applied . The few existing utility studies are methodologically limited. The primary aim is to measure Health state utility values for periodontal health states using direct elicitation methods ( Standard Gamble) in patients with clinically diagnosed periodontitis. The secondary aim is to examine associations between patient-elicited utility values, clinical periodontal status (CAL, PD, BoP), and psychosocial beliefs from the Health Belief Model including perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers. Participants will complete utility tasks and Health belief model questionnaires in a single visit. By integrating preference-based utility measurement with clinical and psychosocial constructs, this study will provide essential data for cost-utility modelling of periodontal interventions and support patient-centered care.

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of an intervention-consisting of a Health Belief Model-based educational session on the importance of early diagnosis and cancer screening, along with SMS-supported reminders-on the perceptions and attitudes toward cancer screening among women aged 30-70 who do not undergo regular screenings. The study will be conducted in two family centers, which will be assigned to intervention and control groups using a lottery method. The intervention group will receive a single-session group education, followed by weekly SMS reminders encouraging screening for two weeks. The control group will receive no additional intervention and will continue with standard care. Data will be collected simultaneously from both groups at three points: before the education, immediately after the education, and one month post-intervention.

This study aims to examine the effects of education provided to mothers of children aged 9-15 within the framework of the Health Belief Model on mothers' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors about Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and their willingness to have their children vaccinated against HPV. The study, designed with a randomized controlled experimental design, will be conducted at three different Family Health Centers in Gaziantep and will consist of both experimental and control groups. Mothers in the experimental group will receive a three-session visually supported education program prepared by Yıldız USCA, while the control group will receive routine information using HPV brochures from the Ministry of Health. Data collection tools include a personal information form, an HPV knowledge scale, and an HPV Health Belief Model scale.