Health Beliefs and Coping with Chronic Diseases

by Ajit K Dalal

Health Beliefs and Coping with Chronic Diseases argues that a patient's faith, cultural beliefs and attitude play a critical role in his/her recovery from various chronic diseases. Based on empirical studies conducted by the author and his colleagues, it highlights the role of social, psychological and spiritual factors in restoring and maintaining good health. In traditional societies like India, people frequently make attributions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9351500780
• ISBN13: 9789351500780
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.6" x 8.6"