[Assessment of health belief model [HBM] impact on knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy of women in need of genetic counseling]

ABSTRACT

Background and Aim: Regarding the ever-increasing of genetic diseases, counseling for the prevention of these diseases has got overwhelming necessity. Thus, promoting individuals' awareness of. Genetic counseling is required. The current study aimed at determining the effect of an educational program based on Health Belief Model on knowledge, beliefs, and self-efficacy of urbanized women in need of genetic counseling