Question

Since the passage of RA 10121, government agencies across all levels (national, local, community (level) have intensified their efforts to identify and ap out their hazards, risks and vulnerabilities. The utilization of the DRRM fund has been closely monitored by the Department of Interior and Local Government. Communities living near and within the West Valley Fault Line has been well informed
of the hazard, vulnerability and risk of the “Big One.” Yet, preparedness at the family and individual level is still low. Development in terms of increasing commercialization and building of high rise infrastructure continue even within the danger zones. Informal settlers also live within the danger
zone. Using the different constructs of the Health Belief Model, explain why this is so. Limit your explanation for each construct to not more than 5 short sentences.

1. Since the passage of RA 10121, government agencies across all levels (national, local, community level) have intensified their efforts to identify and ap out their hazards, risks and vulnerabilities. The utilization of the DRRM fund has been closely monitored by the Department of Interior and Local Government. Communities living near and within the West Valley Fault Line has been well informed of the hazard, vulnerability and risk of the "Big One." Yet, preparedness at the family and individual level is still low. Development in terms of increasing commercialization and building of high rise infrastructure continue even within the danger zones. Informal settlers also live within the danger zone. Using the different constructs of the Health Belief Model, explain why this is so. Limit your explanation for each construct to not more than 5 short sentences.

Answer 1

The health belief model is to assess the psychological behavior of an individual who is at risk to have any sort of disease and their behavior on how they seek health care services for the same.

In this case, the preparedness among the individuals were noted very slow because all the government agencies are looking forward to reduce the risks and hazardous situations.

The concept of health belief model can apply in this situation too There are 6 concepts in health belief model. They are

a) Perceived susceptibility

b) Perceived severity

c) Perceived benefits

d) Perceived barriers

e) Cues to action

f) Self-efficacy

In perceived susceptibility, the individuals were looking into how these raise in commercialization and high buildings could affect their living conditions. They think it is increasing their living status in the community and directly gives benefits to the individuals through easy accessibility.