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Health Behaviors among Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression

Loranie Leas

Deakin University, Australia

Marita Mccabe

Deakin University, Australia, marita.mccabe{at}deakin.edu.au

This article presents findings from a study that evaluated the utility of Protection Motivation Theory to explain cardiovascular health behaviors among people with schizophrenia (n = 83) and depression (n = 70). Results indicated that the prevalence of overweight, cigarette smoking and a sedentary lifestyle were greater among people with a mental illness compared to individuals without a mental illness. Major predictors were high levels of fear of cardiovascular disease, lack of knowledge of correct dietary principles, lower self-efficacy, limited social support and psychiatric symptoms. Implications of these results are discussed in designing education and preventive health programs for individuals with schizophrenia and Mental Depressive Disorder (MDD).

Key Words: health behaviors • health risks • major depressor disorder • schizophrenia • health risks • major depressor disorder • schizophrenia

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 12, No. 4, 563-579 (2007)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105307078162
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