Browsing by Subject "beliefs"
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Adherence to the oral contraceptive pill: a cross-sectional survey of modifiable behavioural determinants
(Springer Nature, 2012-10-02)Background: Poor adherence to the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is reported as one of the main causes of unintended pregnancy in women that rely on this form of contraception. This study aims to estimate the associations ... -
Expanding the value of qualitative theories of illness experience in clinical practice: a grounded theory of secondary heart disease prevention
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2008-05-30)Qualitative theories of illness experience are about the individual interpretations of the psychosocial and cultural aspects of living with illness. Thus, they contribute to a better understanding of health and health care ... -
Factors associated with acceptance of peers with mental health problems in childhood and adolescence
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011-01-11)Background: Research suggests that children's reactions to peers with mental health problems are related to the maintenance and outcomes of these problems. However, children's perceptions of such peers, particularly those ... -
Patients and health professionals' perspectives on the sociocultural influences on secondary cardiac behaviour: a qualitative study of the implications in policy and practice
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2006-04-04)Objectives. To explore the similarities and differences between patients and health professionals' perspectives on the sociocultural influences on secondary cardiac behaviour, and the implications in policy and practice. Methods. ... -
The development of worry throughout childhood: avon longitudinal study of parents and children data
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2015-12-13)ObjectivesAnxiety is a normal part of childhood and adolescence; however, longitudinal research investigating the development of worrisome thoughts throughout childhood is lacking. This study investigated mothers' perspectives ...