Behavioral Model of Health Services Use

The Behavioral Model of Health Services Use explains why people seek medical care. It highlights three main factors: **predisposing factors** (like age, gender, and beliefs about health), **enabling factors** (such as income, insurance, and access to services), and **need factors** (the individual's perception of their health status). Together, these elements help determine how often individuals use health services. The model emphasizes that decision-making about health care is influenced by both personal circumstances and societal conditions, reflecting a complex interaction rather than a single cause.