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This measure evaluates an individual’s attitudes and engagement related to personal health. The Health Attitude Index is intended to provide a brief self-report snapshot of how a person relates to health in multiple domains of experience and behavior.
The instrument includes 24 items and typically takes about 5 minutes to complete. It is commonly described as assessing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral components of health-related attitudes, supporting a focused discussion of health perceptions and day-to-day health practices. Howard Leventhal is cited as the author.
The Health Attitude Index may be used in clinical or counseling contexts as a screening or adjunct measure to help structure case formulation, guide psychoeducation, and monitor changes in health-related attitudes over time when interpreted alongside other clinical information.