Citation

Blavos AA, Glassman T, Sheu JJ, Diehr A, Deakins B. J. Stud. Aff. Res. Pract. 2014; 51(4): 420-432.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Berkeley Electronic Press)

DOI

10.1515/jsarp-2014-0042

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This investigation used the Health Belief Model (HBM) to examine perceived barriers and benefits college students hold concerning medical amnesty. Researchers employed a cross-sectional research design with 369 students completing the survey (97% response rate). A path analysis revealed that college students are more likely to seek help during an alcohol overdose when they perceive the situation as life-threatening with few barriers.

RESULTS reveal that the HBM is useful in explaining intentions to utilize medical amnesty.

Language: en