Health risk messages can then be constructed accordingly to directly influence these perceptions. Again, it is critical that any attempts to increase perceptions of threat should be accompanied by messages that increase perceptions of efficacy. Risk Behavior Profile . A Risk Behavior Profile also should be completed by your clients to determine which safer sex behaviors are being ignored and which are being practiced. The Risk Behavior Profile will enable you to focus on those behaviors that need the most modification.
Threat is a danger or harm.
Individuals may or may not be aware of threats which exist in the environment. An individual's perception of the likelihood of their contracting a disease or being adversely affected by the occurrence of a threat. Efficacy is one's perception of the effectiveness, feasibility, and ease with which a recommended response impedes or averts a threat. The perceived effectiveness of the recommended response in averting the threat. The individual's perceived ability to perform the recommended response.