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Homayounpour M, Sepehr S, Pishkari N, Mortazavi Nasiri F S, Sohrabijam S, Zarani F. Illness Perception In Individuals With Chronic Diseases: A Qualitative Metasynthesis. RBS 2024; 22 (4) :772-786
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Maryam Homayounpour1 
, Sayedreza Sepehr1 , Nikoo Pishkari1 , Fereshte sadat Mortazavi Nasiri1 , Sajad Sohrabijam1 , Fariba Zarani *2
, Sayedreza Sepehr1 , Nikoo Pishkari1 , Fereshte sadat Mortazavi Nasiri1 , Sajad Sohrabijam1 , Fariba Zarani *2
1- Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran ,fzarani@yahoo.com
2- Department of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran ,
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Aim and Background: Chronic illnesses exert long-lasting impacts on an individual's life. Throughout this journey, a person's perception of their illness directly influences their health behaviors and outcomes. Recognizing the significance of this concept, this study aimed to explore the perception of illness among individuals with chronic diseases.
Methods and Materials: Published qualitative studies focusing on illness perception from 2019 to 2024 were collected from international databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Sciencedirect, and domestic databases like Sid, Noormags, Elmnet, and Magiran. After a thorough review of full-text articles, those aligning with the research objectives were selected. Following the examination of titles, abstracts, full texts, and the removal of duplicate studies, a total of 29 full-text studies, 19 in English and 10 in Persian, were chosen for in-depth analysis and comparison using an interpretive approach.
Findings: Two main categories emerged from the selected studies: 1) illness perception and influencing individual factors, and 2) illness perception and influencing socio-cultural factors. The first category, encompassing illness perception and individual influencing factors, included: experiencing emotions, patient needs, controllability and consequences of the illness, impact on quality of life, beliefs about the causes of the illness, spiritual beliefs related to the illness, the dilemma of disclosing or concealing the illness and its consequences, illness as an opportunity for growth, limited knowledge about the illness and its consequences, positive and negative views towards treatment, and defense mechanisms in coping with the illness. The second category, illness perception and influencing socio-cultural factors, included identity (gender, religious, national, cultural, etc.) in coping with illness.
Conclusions: Illness perception is a significant factor in the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment adherence of patients. Individual and socio-cultural factors drive individuals' perspectives on themselves, their illness, family history, and identity.
Methods and Materials: Published qualitative studies focusing on illness perception from 2019 to 2024 were collected from international databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Sciencedirect, and domestic databases like Sid, Noormags, Elmnet, and Magiran. After a thorough review of full-text articles, those aligning with the research objectives were selected. Following the examination of titles, abstracts, full texts, and the removal of duplicate studies, a total of 29 full-text studies, 19 in English and 10 in Persian, were chosen for in-depth analysis and comparison using an interpretive approach.
Findings: Two main categories emerged from the selected studies: 1) illness perception and influencing individual factors, and 2) illness perception and influencing socio-cultural factors. The first category, encompassing illness perception and individual influencing factors, included: experiencing emotions, patient needs, controllability and consequences of the illness, impact on quality of life, beliefs about the causes of the illness, spiritual beliefs related to the illness, the dilemma of disclosing or concealing the illness and its consequences, illness as an opportunity for growth, limited knowledge about the illness and its consequences, positive and negative views towards treatment, and defense mechanisms in coping with the illness. The second category, illness perception and influencing socio-cultural factors, included identity (gender, religious, national, cultural, etc.) in coping with illness.
Conclusions: Illness perception is a significant factor in the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment adherence of patients. Individual and socio-cultural factors drive individuals' perspectives on themselves, their illness, family history, and identity.
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Received: 2024/09/24 | Accepted: 2025/01/3 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2024/09/24 | Accepted: 2025/01/3 | Published: 2024/12/30
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