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Table 1 Description of the HBM constructs

From: Factors related to preventive COVID-19 behaviors using health belief model among general population: a cross-sectional study in Iran

HBM constructs

number of items

score ranges

Cronbach’s alpha

McDonald’s ω

Perceived susceptibility

7

7–35

0.72

0.78

Perceived severity

5

5–25

0.70

0.72

Perceived benefits

4

4–20

0.78

0.78

Perceived barriers

5

5–25

0.85

0.86

internal cues to action

4

4–20

0.75

0.75

External cues to action

4

4–20

0.87

0.87