Qom University of Medical Sciences Journal

Background and Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major cause of death in women and men worldwide, while these disease are largely preventable if necessary measures are taken. The present study aimed to determine the predictors of preventive behaviors of cardiovascular disease, based on Health Belief Model in women referred to health treatment centers in Qom city.

Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on 204 women referred to health treatment centers of Qom city in 2014. Sampling was done by cluster sampling method, and data were collected using Health Belief Model-based questionnaire. Data analysis was crried out using statistical tests, including Pearson’s correlation, one-way ANOVA, independent T, and linear regression. The significance level was considered as p<0.05.

Results: In This study, among the Health Belief Model constructs, perceived susceptibility (p=0.005), perceived severity (p=0.042), and self-efficacy (p=0.003), 20% of variance of preventive behaviors of cardiovascular disease was predicted in women referred to health treatment centers in Qom city.

Conclusion: According to the results of the present study, in order to design preventive programs for cardiovascular diseases, considering the perceptions, such as perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, and self-efficacy, increase the likelihood of interventions’ success.