Wakefield - Legislation Flashcards
What was the aim of Becker’s study?
To use the HBM to explain mother’s adherence to their son’s medical regime for asthma.
What 3 types of methods were used in Becker’s study?
Self-report, Correlations and Clinical Tests.
How many and what age range were the participants?
111 mothers aged 17-54 with children ages 9 months to 17 years.
What were two correlations found as a result of Becker’s study?
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.
