'I think a little bit of a kick is sometimes what you need': Women's accounts of whole-body scanning and likely impact on health-related behaviours.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the present work was to examine the association of depression and marital status, with the long-term prognosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), among a Greek sample of cardiac patients. METHODS:From October 2003 to September 2004, a sample of 2172 consecutive ACS patients from 6 hospitals was en...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Notara V,Panagiotakos DB,Papataxiarchis E,Verdi M,Michalopoulou M,Tsompanaki E,Kogias Y,Stravopodis P,Papanagnou G,Zombolos S,Stergiouli I,Mantas Y,Pitsavos C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives: The identification of psychological markers of the posttraumatic stress reaction after a cardiac event is relevant in the management of cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the study to test the contribution of experiential avoidance, anxiety sensitivity, and depressive symptoms to acute coronary syndro...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： García-Encinas A,Ramírez-Maestre C,Esteve R,López-Martínez AE

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study explored illness perceptions of end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on both haemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) treatment, and their associations with quality of life. Leventhal's self-regulation model (SRM) was used as a theoretical framework. Illness perceptions and quality of life ...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Timmers L,Thong M,Dekker FW,Boeschoten EW,Heijmans M,Rijken M,Weinman J,Kaptein A,Netherlands Cooperative Study on the Adequacy of Dialysis (NECOSAD) Study Group.

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In situations when people have been drinking, they often find it difficult to tell their friends to stop drinking, or not to drive home. Most people want to avoid being seen as a busybody, which may inhibit advice giving. In the current study, we investigated how positive and negative descriptive and injunctive norms ...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Mollen S,Rimal RN,Ruiter RA,Jang SA,Kok G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Younger women diagnosed with cancer often face compromised fertility as a result of their treatment. However, previous research has adopted a biomedical model of fertility and utilised hypothetico-deductive research methods which have not allowed for full exploration of women's subjectivity. This study explored younge...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Dryden A,Ussher JM,Perz J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New genetic tests reveal risks for multiple conditions simultaneously, although little is understood about the psychological factors that affect testing uptake. We assessed a conceptual model called the multiplex genetic testing model (MGTM) using structural equation modelling. The MGTM delineates worry, perceived sev...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Wade CH,Shiloh S,Woolford SW,Roberts JS,Alford SH,Marteau TM,Biesecker BB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The narrative responses of 32 people with AIDS or cancer with survival prognoses of 6 months to a year to monthly interview questions about their daily lives were analysed with a team-based qualitative methodology. Two groups emerged: (a) a Maintained Lifeworld Group characterised by one or more of the following: cont...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Wrubel J,Acree M,Goodman S,Folkman S

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Occupational skin disease (OSD) is common, associated with poor prognosis and poses a significant burden to the individual and society. We applied the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), the prototype-willingness model (PWM) and the health action process approach (HAPA) to the prediction and explanation of occupational...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Matterne U,Diepgen TL,Weisshaar E

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current National Health Service policy advocates screening to identify individuals at 'high risk' of cardio-vascular disease (CHD) in primary care. This article utilizes the work of Radley to explore how 'high risk' of CHD patients make sense of their new risk status. Results are presented here from a nested qualitati...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Farrimond H,Saukko PM,Qureshi N,Evans PH

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract This study examined work-family conflict, family-work conflict and psychological burnout among nursing staff during a time of hospital restructuring and downsizing. Data were collected from 686 hospital-based nurses, the vast majority women. Nurses reported significantly greater work-family conflict than fa...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Burke RJ,Greenglass ER

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: There is a growing trend whereby office workers refrain from taking breaks at work. Previous research has not explored how employees understand the enablers and barriers to taking breaks. This study explored how office-based workers describe their behaviour in relation to, and perceive the notion of, taking...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Oliver M,Rodham K,Taylor J,McIver C

更新日期：2020-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: A taxonomy of ninety-three functionally different behaviour change techniques (BCTs) has been identified. However, it is not fully clear how these and other theory-based techniques are applied in the day-to-day practice of people delivering health behaviour change interventions. This study examines feedback...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Ryan K,Murphy LE,Linehan C,Dockray S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract The aim of the present study was to differentially determine quality of life (QOL) in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) after successful kidney transplantation (RT, Group A) compared with ESRD patients on a waiting list for RT (Group B). and with healthy controls (Group C) because opinions vary a...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Franke GH,Heemann U,Kohnle M,Luetkes P,Maehner N,Reimer J

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: This study aims to predict exercise adherence by examining from the standpoints of the exercise intention, the self-determination theory and the sport commitment model. Design and Main Outcome Measures: Data were collected from 391 Korean sports centre members (teens: 5.4%, twenties: 15.1%, thirties: 25.1%,...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Kang S,Lee K,Kwon S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our aim is to offer and illustrate a novel meta-methodology to enhance the rigour of method selection and understanding of results in pluralist qualitative research (PQR). METHOD:To do so, we make innovative use of articulation of four discrete dimensions characterising different forms of thematic analysis. We pro...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Madill A,Flowers P,Frost N,Locke A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increase in obesity and the many educational messages prompting us to eat a healthy diet have heightened people's concerns about the effects of food choice on health and weight. An unintended side effect may be that such awareness fuels feelings of guilt and worry about food. Although guilt has the potential to mo...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Kuijer RG,Boyce JA,Marshall EM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Individuals with obesity are often recommended weight loss for their health; however, the amount of weight loss that is recommended varies. Lay people's beliefs about weight loss could influence the types of behaviours they view as necessary for people with obesity. The present study explored lay beliefs rega...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Black C,Vartanian LR,Faasse K

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of emotional approach coping (EAC), or expressing and processing emotions, has been equivocal for men. Gender role conflict, or the negative cognitive, emotional and behavioural consequences associated with male gender role socialisation, likely shape coping responses and may negatively affect the efficacy...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Hoyt MA

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very little is known about the reasoning underlying beliefs in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This study examined whether CAM beliefs can be better explained with intuitive reasoning, paranormal beliefs and ontological confusions of physical, biological and mental phenomena than with 12 variables that h...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Lindeman M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the reliability, dimensionality and validity of the self-report questionnaire Health-Risk Attitude Scale (HRAS-13) in a sample of the general population and a patient population. METHODS:Sample 1 (n = 930) was recruited from the general population aged 18-65 years in the ...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Huls SPI,van Osch SMC,Brouwer WBF,van Exel J,Stiggelbout AM

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Breast cancer survivors who develop lymphedema report poorer quality of life (QoL) than those without lymphedema. Expressive writing is a potential intervention to address QoL. DESIGN:Adult women (N = 107) with breast cancer and chronic Stage II lymphedema were randomised to writing about thoughts and feelin...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Sohl SJ,Dietrich MS,Wallston KA,Ridner SH

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes self-care is a key element in the overall management of diabetes. However, the importance of psychosocial factors for successful disease management is under investigated. This study aimed at exploring the role of coping styles and social support in the relationship between self-care activities and g...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Shayeghian Z,Aguilar-Vafaie ME,Besharat MA,Amiri P,Parvin M,Gillani KR,Hassanabadi H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Physical activity is a key factor for healthy ageing, yet many older people lead a sedentary lifestyle. Traditional physical activity interventions do not consider the specific needs and views of older adults. As views on ageing are known to be related to health behaviours, the current study evaluates the eff...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Wolff JK,Warner LM,Ziegelmann JP,Wurm S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to test whether maternal smoking-specific communication and parental smoking related to smoking cognitions (i.e. attitude, self-efficacy and social norm) derived from the Theory of Planned Behaviour in association with smoking onset during preadolescence. A total of 1478 pairs of mothers and ...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Hiemstra M,Otten R,van Schayck OC,Engels RC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Communication of cancer information is an important element of cancer control, but cancer fear may lead to information avoidance, especially when coping is low. We examined the association between cancer fear and cancer information avoidance, and tested whether this was exacerbated by psychosocial stress. DE...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Vrinten C,Boniface D,Lo SH,Kobayashi LC,von Wagner C,Waller J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Potential support providers may rely on observable behaviours (e.g. resisting a cigarette vs. smoking) to determine how much and what kind of support to provide. We evaluated the effect of smokers' salient behaviour on partners' likelihood of providing positive and negative support. DESIGN:Partners of smoker...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： vanDellen MR,Boyd SM,Ranby KW,Beam LB

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implementation intentions planning in advance the situation in which one will act, have been proposed to be an effective self-regulatory technique for changing health behaviour. Encouraging people to receive text message reminders of their implementation intentions should enhance their strength and, thus, it was predi...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Prestwich A,Perugini M,Hurling R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implicit attitudes, evaluations that can occur without effort, quickly and without conscious intent, have been shown to predict self-reported diets and objectively measured food choices within the laboratory. We present two studies which extend the literature by demonstrating that implicit attitudes predict objective ...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Prestwich A,Hurling R,Baker S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study applied the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to the prediction of breast self-examination (BSE) intentions and behaviour, and tested whether the frequency of past behaviour and context stability moderates intention-behaviour and habit-behaviour relations. Seventy-seven females completed measures of the TPB...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Norman P,Cooper Y

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effects of conscious and non-conscious processes for prediction of older adults' physical activity (PA), we tested a dual-process model that integrated motivational (behavioural intention) and volitional (action planning and coping planning) processes with non-conscious, automatic processes (hab...

journal_title：Psychology & health

authors： Arnautovska U,Fleig L,O'Callaghan F,Hamilton K

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00