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World J Clin Cases. Nov 26, 2024; 12(33): 6660-6663
Published online Nov 26, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i33.6660
Integrating the health belief model into health education programs in a clinical setting
Bee Sung Kam, Sang Yeoup Lee
Bee Sung Kam, Sang Yeoup Lee, Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Sang Yeoup Lee, Department of Family Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Sang Yeoup Lee, Integrated Research Institute for Natural Ingredients and Functional Foods, Yangsan 50612, South Korea
Author contributions: Kam BS contributed to data collection; Lee SY contributed to article revision; Kam BS and Lee SY contributed to the study design, data analysis, interpretation and wrote the article; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published.
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Corresponding author: Sang Yeoup Lee, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Geumo-ro 20, Mulgeum-eup, Yangsan 50612, South Korea. saylee@pnu.edu
Received: June 11, 2024
Revised: September 11, 2024
Accepted: September 19, 2024
Published online: November 26, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Improving health outcomes involves boosting patient self-efficacy and highlighting the benefits of healthy behaviors. Additionally, addressing and reducing perceived barriers makes it easier for patients to engage in and maintain healthy behaviors. For a more effective health education framework, utilizing comprehensive interventions that combine the health belief model with other behavioral theories and various educational methods is essential.