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Understanding health care avoidance and initial help-seeking behavior in German veterans: a theory of planned behavior

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To gain initial insights into salient beliefs of former German soldiers (veterans) about the use of mental health services. DATA SOURCE: Narrative interviews with former German soldiers (veterans) were conducted in 2016. DATA COLLECTION/EXTRACTION METHOD: Forty-three interviews were transcribed and analyzed thematically based on the theoretical framework of the theory of planned behavior. From within the behavorial, normative, and control beliefs, the salient beliefs were identified. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: Four groups of salient beliefs were identified, described, and named: "Autarky", "Ineffectiveness", "Heteronomy", and "Incapacity". CONCLUSION: Interventions and campaigns addressing these four specific groups of beliefs may lead to higher health service use rates. However, as a result of methodological limitations of the study design, the conclusion remains tentative.

Source: Psychology Research and Behavior Management

DOI: 10.2147/prbm.s158876

Authors: Stefan Siegel, Simone Dors, Loni Brants, Katrin Schuy, Heinrich Rau

Institution: Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Language: English

Topic: Mental Health Treatment and Access

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836