The information motivation behavior skills model indicates people need behavior skills to engage in preventative behavior. This model comprises of understanding information, creating motivation, and learning new behavior skills (Cottrell, Girvan, Seabert, Spear, McKenzie, 2018). For our healh video we have selected looking into sexual behavior. We believe the (IMB) model would be perfect for this health problem because a lot of the behaviors stated from the textbook indicates that these behaviors are preventable. Based on the model for the intervention process to work first information needs to be understood, then from there motivation on the behavior change develops, and then the person learns new behavior skills that help with health issue and make sure it does not occur or repeat.
In our video my partner and I decided to go with a cartoon skit. In the skit the roles are a doctor and a patient. The doctor examines the patient by asking questions on the patients knowledge about sexual behavior. In the first construct the doctor informs the patient on the different risk factors that come from unsafe sexual behaviors. Issues such as chronic diseases can occur and while most can be treatable at an early stage, others are often left undetected. After the patient realizes this information, the patient undergoes the second construct where motivation is created. The patient realizes the severity of not knowing a lot about sex and has the drive to learn more. The patient says, “How can I protect my self doctor?”. This gives the doctor the opportunity to teach the patient skills to protect them selves which is the third construct where behavior skills are attained. In the video as an example the doctor chooses to discuss the importance of wearing a condom. If the condom is put on incorrectly then breakage can occur leading to the risk of sperm exposure and getting an STI. Another skill the doctor discusses is learning to better communication when it comes to sex. It is important to know about your partner’s sexual background because your main priority should be protecting your self. At the end of the video the patient thanks the doctor and the doctor tells the patient to come back for a follow-up appointment. The purpose of the follow-up is to make sure the patient is on track to making the behavior change and see the impact it has made on their health.
Overall, I enjoyed working on this project it was a struggle at first because I went with the approach of talking to BSU students. Even though we decided to go with a cartoon skit, a lot of our ideas came from talking to BSU students because I learned that a majority of students are not well informed about preventative measures on sexual health. This gave us the idea to work on preventative measures on sexual behavior and make it into a skit. I do wish the video could have been made longer because there is so much more in this model to discuss especially for our example with the doctor and patient.
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Cottrell, R. R., Girvan, T. J., Seabert, M. D., Spear, C., & McKenzie, F. J. (2018).
Principles and foundations of health promotion and education (7th ed). Glenview, IL:
Pearson Education Inc.
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