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Smoking And Drinking Behavior In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: Effects Of Behavioral Self-Blame And Perceived Control, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, Shawna Ehlers, Katherine Raichle, Lucy Karnell, Gerry Funk
Smoking And Drinking Behavior In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer: Effects Of Behavioral Self-Blame And Perceived Control, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, Shawna Ehlers, Katherine Raichle, Lucy Karnell, Gerry Funk
Alan J. Christensen
Patients who continue to use tobacco or alcohol following treatment for head and neck cancers are at greater risk for cancer recurrence and mortality. The present study examined the effects of behavioral self-blame and perceived control over health on smoking and alcohol use in a sample of 55 patients with cancers of the head and neck. Measures of self-blame, perceived control, and depression were administered and an assessment of past and current smoking and drinking behavior was obtained. As anticipated, continued smoking after completion of oncologic treatment was predicted by the interaction of behavior specific self-blame and perceived control. Patients …
"Patient Compliance In End-Stage Renal Disease, Alan Christensen
"Patient Compliance In End-Stage Renal Disease, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
No abstract provided.
Psychological Influences On Patient Compliance With Treatment, Alan Christensen
Psychological Influences On Patient Compliance With Treatment, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
No abstract provided.
"Patient X Treatment Interaction And Adherence In Chronic Disease: Osler Revisited, Alan Christensen
"Patient X Treatment Interaction And Adherence In Chronic Disease: Osler Revisited, Alan Christensen
Alan J. Christensen
No abstract provided.
Assessment Of Irrational Health Beliefs: Relation To Health Practices And Medical Regimen Adherence, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, John Wiebe
Assessment Of Irrational Health Beliefs: Relation To Health Practices And Medical Regimen Adherence, Alan Christensen, Patricia Moran, John Wiebe
Alan J. Christensen
The purpose of the present research was to provide initial validation of the 20-item Irrational Health Belief Scale (IHBS). Study 1 included 392 undergraduate psychology students. Results from Study 1 suggested that the IHBS total score is internally consistent and stable over an 18-month time period. Greater health-related cognitive distortion (higher IHBS scores) was associated with weaker internal health locus of control beliefs, lower positive affectivity, stronger chance health locus of control beliefs, and greater negative affectivity. Most important, greater cognitive distortion was uniquely and significantly associated with a less positive pattern of health practices. Study 2 involved 107 individuals …
Social Environment And Longevity In Schizophrenia, Alan Christensen, Rachel Dornink, Shawna Ehlers, Susan Schultz
Social Environment And Longevity In Schizophrenia, Alan Christensen, Rachel Dornink, Shawna Ehlers, Susan Schultz
Alan J. Christensen
The role of social support as a predictor of long-term survival among patients with schizophrenia was examined