BACKGROUND Using the theoretical framework of the Self Regulation Model (SRM), many studies have demonstrated that beliefs individuals hold about their physical health problems are important in predicting health outcomes. This study tested the SRM in the context of a mental health problem, schizophrenia. METHOD One hundred and twenty-four people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia were assessed...

background: the aim of this study was investigate drinking, driving, and socio-behavioral factors among university students in low and middle income and emerging economy countries. methods: using anonymous questionnaires, data were collected from 18476 university students, of which 15151 (82.0%) were drivers of a car or motorcycle (41.3% men and 58.7% women), with a mean age of 20.7 years (sd=2...

In a general population sample, we examined relationships between sociodemographic characteristics and health beliefs. Individual questionnaire measures for components of the health belief model were combined to form six scales. In analyses which adjusted for perceived levels of health, sociodemographic markers of social disadvantage (e.g., black race, or low socioeconomic status) appeared to a...

This paper investigates how parents’ locus of control beliefs affect investment in their children’s health, depending on parental education. Parents with an external locus of control attribute outcomes to external factors outside of personal control whereas internal parents attribute outcomes to personal actions. Because locus of control influences the perceived probability of investment return...

Goulding, A. (2004). Mental Health Aspects of Paranormal and Psi Related Experiences. Department of Psychology, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden. This thesis aimed to investigate if paranormal beliefs and experiences represent signs of psychological ill-health or if they are neutral regarding psychological health. A further aim was to validate subjective paranormal experiences. The first p...

Previous studies of chronic illness management in children have focused mainly on parents' health beliefs. However, children's health beliefs also can be an important factor in predicting adherence. Indeed, children 6 to 10 years old spend most waking hours away from home, are under less parental supervision, and are becoming more responsible for their own care. The purpose of this study was to...

background :breast cancer is the most common cancer among females that will cause death ifit does not be recognized and cured. one out of eight iranian women in 40-55years old is likely to develop breast cancer. early detection of breast cancerby screening programs is a useful approach in controlling the disease. methods :in this descriptive study, 196 female healthcare providers were selected ...