Lady Gaga’s recent revelation that she had been tested for lupus
had some fans worried that the pop star is ill. When asked in an
interview how she’s feeling, the pop star, 24, responds with a
simple, “I’m okay,” before adding that lupus, which took the
life of her aunt Joanne, does run in her family. The singer also
told the interviewer that “So as of right now, I don’t have it.
But I do have to take good care of myself”. This young lady
seems calm and positive about her potential illness. It is very
important and helpful for her health. Research has shown that
individuals’ illness perceptions predict health behaviors and
functional outcomes. There is wide variation between individuals
in their health and illness behaviors. For example, how quickly
they seek medical attention for symptoms, and whether they take
medication as prescribed. Behaviors such as these can have large
influences on subsequent morbidity and mortality. Research into
the psychological predictors of health and illness behaviors
helps us t