Why people in Benin are reluctant to undergo amputations? A systematic inventory of motives

Bibliographic Data

ID4229462
AuthorsOrnheilia Zounon (University Toulouse – Jean-Jaurès, France), Aristote Hans-Moevi Akué (University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin), Gildas Cohovi Quenum (University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin), Paul Clay Sorum (0000-0003-4009-9343, Albany Medical College), Etienne Mullet (0000-0002-1707-3914, Instituto de Estudos Avançados da Universidade de São Paulo)
Year2016
Volume21
Issue11
Pages2753-2761
Publication date2016-11-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105315586212
PMID26009569
OpenAlexW2283321281
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited21

We made an inventory of the reasons for inhabitants of Benin are reluctant to undergo the amputation of a limb. A robust six-factor structure of motives was found: Change in Appearance, Lack of Information, Fear of Hospitals and Medical Staff, Loss of Others' Consideration and Affection, Denial of Necessity, and Spiritual and Religious Concerns. The first three motives were the most strongly endorsed. To improve people's timely acceptance, it is important to attack the main emotional-motivational barriers by using artificial limbs imitating real ones, by providing complete information on post-operative care and rehabilitation, and by strengthening family support

Affection · Amputation · Denial · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies · Empathy and Medical Education · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Psychology of Social Influence · Rehabilitation · Social Psychology

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