Wellness motivation in cardiac rehabilitation: The role of self-knowledge in cardiovascular risk modification

Understanding the factors that motivate behavioral change is central to health promotion efforts. We used qualitative descriptive methods in an effort to understand the role of self-knowledge in the process of risk factor modification. The sample consisted of 17 men and 7 women with diagnosed corona...

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Main Authors: Fleury, Julie (Author), Sedikides, Constantine (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2007-07-24.
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