Supporting change in chronic disease risk behaviours for people with a mental illness: a qualitative study of the experiences of family carers

Supporting change in chronic disease risk behaviours for people with a mental illness: a qualitative study of the experiences of family carers

Abstract Background People with a mental illness experience greater chronic disease morbidity and mortality, and associated reduced life expectancy, compared to those without such an illness. A higher prevalence of chronic disease risk behaviours (inadequate nutrition, inadequate physical activity,...

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Main Authors: Jacqueline M. Bailey, Vibeke Hansen, Paula M. Wye, John H. Wiggers, Kate M. Bartlem, Jennifer A. Bowman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Chronic disease risk behaviours
Caregiver
Health behaviour
Mental illness
Smoking
Alcohol
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5314-z

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