Abstract

To explore two widely used health behavior models, the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Reasoned Action when applied to the population of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. A second aim is to present a conceptual model of health to elucidate health behavior within the population of interest.

Author Details

Kimberly A. P. Porter, MSN, RN, FNP-BC; Karen J. Foli, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN -- School of Nursing, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Delta Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adults, Conceptual Model of Health, High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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High-functioning autistic spectrum disorder: A conceptual model of health

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

To explore two widely used health behavior models, the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Reasoned Action when applied to the population of adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. A second aim is to present a conceptual model of health to elucidate health behavior within the population of interest.