Lustman - Measures Flashcards

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What was the aim of Becker’s study?

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To use the HBM to explain mother’s adherence to their son’s medical regime for asthma.

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What 3 types of methods were used in Becker’s study?

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Self-report, Correlations and Clinical Tests.

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How many and what age range were the participants?

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111 mothers aged 17-54 with children ages 9 months to 17 years.

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What were two correlations found as a result of Becker’s study?

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A positive correlation between a other’s belief of her child’s susceptibility towards asthma and their compliance to the medical regime.This was also true with the severity of the son’s asthma.There was a negative correlation between compliance and disruption of daily routines, inaccessibility of chemists and the child complaining about medication.Positive correlation between education level and marital status with compliance.

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