title: The relationship of self-perception of illness and compliance with health care regimens.
abstract: Concern over the degree of non-compliance among chronically ill patients promoted the development of a survey based on the premise that there is a correlation between self-perception of health and compliance with health care regimens. Survey results determined that there was a significant relationship between self-perception of health and compliance with health care regimens for 106 chronically ill subjects. There was a significant difference in self-perception of illness between adults and children surveyed. There was no difference in compliance rates between the two groups. Techniques to aid patients in altering their self-perceptions regarding their illnesses are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Professional Nursing Program, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 54311-7001, USA.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Wichowski
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kubsch
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012649:Self Concept; D012803:Sick Role; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014956:Writing