One of the influential and classical works I found in the use of Health Belief Model (HBM) was the understanding that the rate in vaccine patients on hemodialysis is considerably lesser than the Healthy People 2020 targets approach (Glanz, Rimer & Vismanath, 2008). The study by Adams, Hall & Fulghum (2014) focused on utilizing the perceptions and signals for action constructs of the Health Belief Model (HBM), and to measure the attitudes of patients receiving outpatient hemodialysis regarding acceptance of the seasonal influenza, pneumococcal, and hepatitis B virus vaccines. Vaccine acceptance is defined in the study as receiving the vaccine. The HBM can been utilized as a theoretical framework to assist in forecasting the uptake of vaccinations in specific populations. Nexoe, Kragstrup, & Fulghum (1999) research used HBM in combination with the Multi- dimensional Locus of Control Theory to study the decision on influenza vaccination among the elderly population. The study conclusions suggested the use of age, perceived susceptibility, and perceived severity in increasing the chances of getting some vaccines.
Adams, A., Hall, M., & Fulghum, J. (2014). Utilizing the health belief model to assess vaccine acceptance of patients on hemodialysis. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 41(4), 393-406. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1562515267?accountid=14872
Glanz, K., Rimer, B.K. & Viswanath, K. (Eds.) (2008). Health behavior and health education: Theory, research and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Nexoe, J., Kragstrup, J., & Sogaard, J. (1999). Decision on influenza vaccination among the elderly: A questionnaire study based on the Health Belief Model and the Multidimensional Locus of Control Theory. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care, 17(2), 105-110.
