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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