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Elderly persons' interpretation of a bodily change as an...

Authors :
Haug, Marie R.
Musil, Carol M.
Source :
Journal of Aging & Health; Nov97, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p529, 24p, 1 Diagram, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Discusses the study concerning the factors that persuade an elderly person to interpret a bodily change as a symptom of illness. Measures of the illness interpretation; Application of a theoretical framework from the Common Sense Model; Assessment of bodily changes as illness through the past life experiences and health attitudes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08982643
Volume :
9
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Aging & Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9711073953
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/089826439700900406