According to Horne, the illness beliefs that influence adherence to medication include
A) its severity, time frame and likely prognosis
B) its severity, contagiousness and likely prognosis
C) its time frame, prognosis and treatment side effects
D) its contagiousness, time frame and treatability

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Horne's model of adherence emphasizes the importance of an individual's beliefs about their illness in influencing their adherence to medication. This includes beliefs about the severity of the illness, its time frame (whether it's acute or chronic), and its likely prognosis (what the expected outcome is). These factors can significantly impact a patient's motivation to follow a treatment regimen.

According to Horne, the Illness Beliefs That Influence Adherence to Medication