Health behaviours are shaped by a combination of:
- Biological factors (e.g. health, past dental experiences)
- Psychological factors (e.g. anxiety, confidence)
- Social factors (e.g. support, norms, finances)
This is known as the bio-psycho-social model.
With this in mind, it’s not difficult to see how a health behaviour such as dental attendance can be affected by multiple factors, some of which are outside of the direct control of patients.
