Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord March 2026

Health Belief Model and Treatment Adherence in Patients With Dissociative Disorders: A Cross-Sectional Study

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(2):10.4088/PCC.25m04085

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. Article Summary Patients with dissociative disorders often have substantial impairment, complicated comorbidity, and management challenges, yet adherence remains a major determinant of symptom reduction and recovery. This study identifies which patient beliefs track most closely with adherence, giving clinicians concrete targets beyond demographics when treatment engagement starts to slip. FAQ Which health belief model factors were most strongly linked to treatment adherence in patients with dissociative disorders?

Key Takeaways In this sample, treatment engagement itself tracked closely with adherence: 55 of 83, 66.26%, of patients currently in therapy were in the high-adherence group, and 61 of 106, 57.54%, of those taking medication also showed higher adherence (P < .001 for both). Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess which patients with dissociative disorders are at higher risk of treatment nonadherence? Clinical Guide How can clinicians use this study's findings to improve treatment adherence in patients with dissociative disorders?