One intentional health-related behavior change I made in the past was incorporating regular

physical activity into my daily routine. This change was inspired by the Health Belief Model
(HBM), which suggests that individuals are more likely to engage in health-related behaviors
if they perceive themselves to be susceptible to health problems and believe that taking
action will be beneficial in reducing those risks (Ogden, 2019). Additionally, Bandura's
concept of self-efficacy played a significant role in my decision-making process. By gradually
increasing the intensity and duration of my workouts, I built confidence in my ability to
maintain an active lifestyle.

Knowing about these theories helped me understand the importance of addressing both
perceived susceptibility and self-efficacy when attempting to change health behaviors. By
recognizing the potential health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle and believing in
my capability to adopt a more active one, I felt empowered to make positive changes.

My question is: How can healthcare professionals effectively incorporate behavior change
theories such as the Health Belief Model and Bandura's self-efficacy theory into patient
interventions to promote sustained health behavior changes?