Question

Which statement indicates the patient's perception of susceptibility to illness as described by the Health Belief Model?

a. "I am never going to get lung cancer so I refuse to stop smoking."
b. "Cancer is no big deal with all of the new treatments available now."
c. "I have been smoking for so many years that I will never be able to quit."
d. "I cannot afford the nicotine patches so I might as well keep on smoking."

Answer 1

The statement that indicates the patient's perception of susceptibility to illness as described by the Health Belief Model is option a: "I am never going to get lung cancer so I refuse to stop smoking."

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that indicates the patient's perception of susceptibility to illness as described by the Health Belief Model is option a: "I am never going to get lung cancer so I refuse to stop smoking." This statement reflects a denial of the risks associated with smoking and a belief that the individual is not susceptible to illness. The Health Belief Model suggests that an individual's perception of their susceptibility to illness influences their health-related behaviors.