Author: Amber Gizaal Roshan
Supervisor: Omama Tariq
Degree: BS
Year: 2010-2014
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
Present research investigated health related optimism and adherence to
treatment in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. It was hypothesized
that health related optimism is positively related with adherence to
treatment. Moreover, health related optimism is a predictor of adherence to
treatment in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. Within group research
design was used in the study. Sample consisted of 60 postmenopausal
osteoporotic women taken from different hospitals of Lahore by using non
probability sampling technique. Health related Optimism was assessed
using Life Orientation Test Revised (Schizer & Carver, 1994) and
adherence towards treatment in postmenopausal osteoporotic women was
assessed by using Morisky Medication Adherence Scale Urdu version
(Morisky, 2008). Results showed that health related optimism was not
significantly related with adherence to treatment in postmenopausal
osteoporotic women. Health related optimism was not a predictor of
adherence to treatment in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. Family
genetics and family system emerged as a predictor of adherence to
treatment in postmenopausal osteoporotic women. There were differences
in adherence to treatment on the basis of family genetics and family
system. The results of the study have practical implications for the patients
and health professionals for creating insight about the importance of
Adhering to medications and keeping an optimistic view of health, in
order to spend a better life.
Keywords: Optimism, Adherence to Treatment, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
