Posted: October 15th, 2022

Public health models

Public health models provide an in-depth examination of a population’s health, welfare, and education. These models enable public health professionals to put theories into practice by outlining various factors to consider when disseminating health interventions to improve care outcomes (Schaffer et al., 2021). Public health models are essential to practice because they include a collaborative approach to care, which allows a community to have a variety of resources to effectively meet care goals (Schaffer et al., 2021). Models are in charge of laying the groundwork for practice and establishing the standards and scope of practices. 2021 (Schaffer et al.)
Various models can be used to conduct assessments in public health nursing. The most commonly studied models are the Health Belief and Self-Efficacy Models. The Health Belief Model is used to assess an individual’s views on their health and the circumstances that influence their health (Lotfi et al., 2017). The model is based on the fundamental premise that people will take steps to improve their health if they believe they are at risk for a disease or condition (Lotfi et al., 2017). The model’s four primary components are perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers.
The Self-Efficacy Model is a tool that can be used to assess an individual’s beliefs about their ability to improve their health. The model is based on the fundamental idea that people are more likely to take action if they believe they can succeed (Lotfi et al., 2017). The primary components of this approach are self-efficacy, perceived advantages, perceived barriers, and self-regulation (Lotfi et al., 2017). Both models aid in public health nursing evaluations by assisting in the discovery of beliefs that influence an individual’s health.