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Interaction Model of Client Health Behavior
 

Cheryl Cox
PhD, RN
Nursing Researcher
Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lauderdale. Memphis, TN

 


The IMCHB identifies background, cognitive, affective, motivational, and contextual variables that explain health-related behaviours. The model defines the interactive and collective contributions of a survivor, family, and provider to adherence to protocols, reduction of risk behaviour, and promotion of health-protective behaviour.
Implications for Nursing: This model may identify new determinants of health-related behaviour that can be targeted by specific inter- or intrapersonal interventions to protect the health of childhood cancer survivors and reduce their risk of late sequelae.

(Extracts taken from: [Abstract] Oncology Nursing Forum: A Model of Health Behaviour to Guide Studies of Childhood Cancer Survivors. September/October 2003, Volume 30, Number 5)
 

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Selected Publications:
  • DiNapoli P, Cox C. Adolescents who choose violence: A profile of the antecedents to violence. J Dev Psychol (in press).
  • Kulbok P, Cox C. Measurement of health and risk behaviour in adolescents. J Adolesc Health 31(5):394-400, 2002.
  • Peatfield J, Futrell M, Cox C. Wandering: A research synthesis. J Gerontol Nurs April:44-50, 2002.
  • Cox C. Response to “Patient-centered care: Understanding its’ interpretation and implementation in health care.” Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice: An International Journal 14(2):10-15, 2000.
  • Dougherty M, Dwyer J, Pendergast J, Tomlinson B, Boyington A, Vogel W, Duncan R, Coward R, Cox C. Community-based nursing: A model for urinary incontinence.  Nurs Outlook 46:233-244, 1998.
  • Kulbok P, Cox C, Baldwin J, Duffy R. Advancing discourse on health promotion:  Beyond mainstream thinking. Adv Nurs Sci 20:12-20, 1997.
  • Marion L, Cox C. Condom use and fertility among divorced and separated women. Nurs Res 45(2):110-115, 1996.
  • Farrand L, Cox C. Determinants of positive health behaviour in middle childhood. Nurs Res 42(4):208-213, 1993.
  • Cox C, Montgomery A. Fitness and absenteeism in hospital employees: Clarifying the connection. J Occup Health Nurs 39(4):1-10, 1991.
  • Cox C, Kaeser L, Montgomery A, Marion L. Quality of life nursing care: An experimental trial. J Gerontol Nurs 17:6-11, 1991.
  • Cox C, Wood J, Montgomery A, Smith P. Patient classification in home health care: Are we ready? Public Health Nurs 7(3):130-137, 1990.
  • Cox C, Cowell J, Marion L, Miller E. The health self-determinism index for children. Res Nurs Health 13:237-246, 1990.
  • Cox CL, Spiro M, Sullivan JA. Social risk factors; Impact on elders’ perceived health status. J Comm Health Nurs 5(1):59-73, 1988.
  • Cox C, Miller E, Mull C. Motivation in health behaviour: Measurement, antecedents and correlates. Adv Nurs Sci 9(4):1-15, 1987.
  • Mull C, Cox CL, Sullivan JA. Religion’s role in well elders’ health and well-being. Public Health Nurs 4:151-159, 1987.
  • Cox CL. The interaction model of client health behaviour: Application to the study of community-based elders. Adv Nurs Sci 9:40-57, 1986.
  • Cox CL, Wachs J. Motivation in health behaviour: Vehicle for public health nursing interventions? Public Health Nurs 2:202-212, 1985.
  • Cox CL. The health self-determinism index. Nurs Res 34:177-183, 1985.
  • Davidson J, Vander Zwagg R, Cox C, Delcher H, Baggett H, Runyan J. The Memphis and Atlanta continuing care programs for diabetes: Comparative analyses of demographic characteristics, treatment methods, and outcomes over a 9-10 year follow-up period. Diabetes Care 7(1):25-31, 1984.
  • Cox CL, Sullivan JA, Roghmann KJ. A conceptual explanation of risk-reduction behaviour: Use of prenatal diagnosis. Nurs Res 33:168-173, 1984.
  • Cox CL, Roghmann KJ. The interaction model of client health behaviour: First empirical test. Res Nurs Health 7:275-285, 1984.
  • Cox CL. An interaction model of client health behaviour: Theoretical prescription for research. Adv Nurs Sic 5:41-56, 1982.
  • Cox CL, Baker MG. Evaluation: The key to accountability in continuing education. J Continuing Ed Nurs 12:11-19, 1981.
  • Cox CL. The choice. Am J Nurs 81:1627-1628, 1981.
  • Cox CL. The expanded role of the nurse. Overview. Spring 18-19, 1976.
   

 

 

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