Case Study Of Fatma

Health Psychology is the study of how the human mind functions and their behavior towards health, illness, and healthcare. It helps people understand how a those factors contribute to physical health and illness. Psychology of health and illness can help people overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis to improve the quality of life. It brings awareness to those diagnosed with a terminal or chronic illness and informs how to prevent further complications of any serious physical ailment. In the following case study we will see how a mother’s love and sacrifice for her children takes priority over her health and well-being. Let’s meet Fatima.

The Case Study

A 30-year-old single mother named Fatima has two young children that she financially

It’s possible that biological factors contributed to Fatima’s disease. While the psychological could have clouded her judgement and decided not to consult with a doctor when she endured the fatigue and chest pain contributed to not being treated for high blood pressure, therefore, causing her to faint at a later date. Whereas the social norm in most cultures or countries to placing your children above your own needs. Her lack of time to decompress from all the surrounding stress of working and determination in raising two kids on her own while not having the time to cook and eat healthier worsen the

Her children might not be affected by the foods they eat. They may or may not become healthy adults, but for Fatima it has caught up with her. The emergency visit to the hospital was the beginning of a change in behavior and her willingness to get treatment and hopefully she will continue to maintain her health for years to come.

Conclusion

It’s evident that when the key theoretical frameworks of health psychology are used collaboratively with biology and medicine, they significantly improve the health of one person, a family and potentially a population as well.

References

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