Dreer Laura E, Elliott Timothy R, Tucker Emily
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama.
J Clin Psychol Med Settings. 2004;11(1):7-13. doi: 10.1023/B:JOCS.0000016265.62022.82.
Although many persons with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are at risk for preventable complications, very little research has examined the health behaviors of these individuals. In this study, we examined self-reported health behaviors of persons with recent-onset SCI. We also studied the association between health behaviors and social problem-solving abilities. The results indicated that positive problem-solving characteristics were associated with more adaptive wellness and accident prevention behaviors. A negative orientation toward problem solving and avoidant and impulsive/careless styles was associated with increased traffic and substance risk taking. Implications are discussed in terms of health education, research, and prevention programs.
尽管许多脊髓损伤(SCI)患者面临可预防并发症的风险,但针对这些个体健康行为的研究却非常少。在本研究中,我们调查了近期发生脊髓损伤患者自我报告的健康行为。我们还研究了健康行为与社会问题解决能力之间的关联。结果表明,积极的问题解决特征与更具适应性的健康和事故预防行为相关。对问题解决持消极态度以及回避和冲动/粗心的方式与增加的交通和物质风险行为相关。我们从健康教育、研究和预防项目的角度讨论了其意义。