The health belief model's ability to predict COVID-19 preventive behavior: A systematic review.
Amare ZewdieAyenew MoseTadesse Sahle AdebaJemal BedewiMolla GashuNatnael KebedeAli YimerPublished in: SAGE open medicine (2022)
Health belief model has a good predictive ability of COVID-19-related behavior in the majority of reviewed studies. The perceived benefit was the most frequently significant predictor of COVID-19-related behavior. Professionals who are in need can effectively use health belief model in planning and designing interventions to prevent and control the pandemic.