Understanding patients' health beliefs
Wilkinson, J.A.
Professional Nurse 14(5): 320-322
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 10205547 Document Number: 510176
Health and ill-health are subject to wide interpretation between and within lay and professional groups. A simple relationship between health beliefs and behaviour cannot be assumed. Understanding an individual's health locus of control may help to determine the most appropriate health message for that person.
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