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A cоunty heаlth depаrtment pаrtners with a dental hygiene prоgram tо address oral health concerns in a rural elementary school district. Existing county data show high untreated caries rates among children, limited dentist availability, and long travel distances for care. Parent focus groups report difficulty understanding dental instructions and concern about treatment costs. The team proposes a school-based sealant and fluoride varnish program, oral health education for families, and referral through teledentistry. Baseline data will be collected before implementation and compared with outcomes at the end of the school year. A parent states, “My child might get cavities, but sealants are too inconvenient.” Which Health Belief Model construct is most evident?