Application of Theory Planned Behavior (TPB) and Health Belief Model (HBM) in COVID-19 Prevention: A Literature Review

Abstract

This preliminary study was conducted to provide a literature review about applications of theory of planned behavior and health belief model. These theories have been widely used to explain and predict a person's health-related intention and behavior. Health belief model as well as theory of planned behavior remain the best known theories in health behavior research. The health belief model suggests people's belief about health problems in order to reduce or prevent the chance of disease whereas the theory of planned behavior is about predicting a person's intention or behavior. In this study, we systematically selected and reviewed articles related to the application of theory of planned behavior and health belief model, particularly to its implementation in observing public health behavior. The aim was to identify the implications of theory of planned behavior and health belief model in behavioral health-related research and identify a potential research gap by using these two theories. Our analysis revealed that in Indonesia there were less studies which integrated extension of theory of planned behavior and health belief model, especially in evaluating factors affecting the public behavior from prevention of COVID-19. This study could be a basis of further studies which integrate extended theory of planned behavior and health belief model in investigating public behavior during the pandemic of COVID-19 in Indonesia.

Factors Affecting COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors among University Students in Beijing, China: An Empirical Study Based on the Extended Theory of Planned Behavior

“…The TPB model proposed by Ajzen [ 14 ] may be one of the most influential theoretical perspectives to explain a range of health behavior intentions or actual behavior. While the TPB has been used in several recent studies of COVID-19 preventive behaviors [ 15 ], to improve the predictive capabilities of the TPB model, it is necessary to study university students’ COVID-19 preventive behavior by including the institutional climate in the TPB model, because the critical role of HEIs in the prevention and control of COVID-19 has been widely reported in the literature [ 16 ]. Although the existing literature recognizes the moderating role of risk perception on a range of health behaviors [ 17 ], to the best of our knowledge, no previous study has examined the variations in the influence of institutional factors and TPB components on COVID-19 preventive behaviors in terms of different levels of risk perception.…”

Evolution of Select Epidemiological Modeling and the Rise of Population Sentiment Analysis: A Literature Review and COVID-19 Sentiment Illustration

“…If the individuals feel that their actions are important to others and wish to do so, then they are more likely to carry out the proposed behavior. A high association of behaviors and subjective norms with behavioral intent and actual behavior has been verified in several studies, such as COVID-19 pandemic studies [33,34]. Limitations of the model include the need to design data collection methods suited to individuals and relate those actions to impacts of the disease.…”

How older adults’ health beliefs affect intention to perform COVID-19 self-examination: A reasoned action approach

“…However, studies on the relationship between perceived barriers and behavioural control have received little attention and produced contradictory results. This is evident in the studies [77,78] that examine perceived barriers and behavioural control exclusively.…”

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