Caregiver Knowledge and Adherence In Children With Sickle Cell Disease: Knowing Is Not Doing
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2005
Department
Psychology
Abstract
Though the impact of disease knowledge on adherence to medical recommendations has long been the focus of research, little of this research has focussed on sickle cell compliance in the child and adolescent population. The present study examined the relationship of caregiver knowledge of sickle cell disease (SCD) and children's adherence to prescribed behaviors. Though caregivers with high levels of knowledge of SCD were more likely to report higher levels of adherence, knowledge test score did not predict adherence for the majority of participants (72%). The effect of caregiver knowledge on reported adherence was greater among preadolescents (age >= 11) than adolescents (age >= 12). The relationship between knowledge and adherence may not be as strong or direct as is assumed in many theories of health behavior change.
Publication Title
Journal of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings
Volume
12
Issue
4
First Page
333
Last Page
337
Recommended Citation
Jensen, S. A.,
Elkin, T. D.,
Hilker, K.,
Jordan, S. S.,
Iyer, R.,
Smith, M. G.
(2005). Caregiver Knowledge and Adherence In Children With Sickle Cell Disease: Knowing Is Not Doing. Journal of Clinical Psychology In Medical Settings, 12(4), 333-337.
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