TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Why people in Benin are reluctant to undergo amputations? A systematic inventory of motives
JO  - Journal of health psychology
A1  - Zounon, Ornheilia
A1  - Hans-Moevi Akué, Aristote
A1  - Cohovi Quenum, Gildas
A1  - Clay Sorum, Paul
A1  - Mullet, Etienne
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - We made an inventory of the reasons for inhabitants of Benin to be reluctant to undergo the amputation of a limb. A robust six-factor structure of motives was found: Change in Appearance, Lack of Information, Fear of Hospitals and Medical Staff, Loss of Others' Consideration and Affection, Denial of Necessity, and Spiritual and Religious Concerns. The first three motives were the most strongly endorsed. To improve people's timely acceptance, it is important to attack the main emotional-motivational barriers by using artificial limbs imitating real ones, by providing complete information on post-operative care and rehabilitation, and by strengthening family support.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1359-1053
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105315586212
ID  - ref1
ER  -