What Affects the Severity of Cyberchondria?
Introduction: The internet has become a crucial source of health information, surpassing traditional sources (Wang et al., 2012). However, online information carries the risk of being incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated. Relying on such information without medical guidance may lead individuals to make incorrect health decisions and may harm the doctor ...
Icoz, Bilge Sena, Demirag, Serpil
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Cyberchondria: Affecting and Reducing Factors
Aim: The term "cyberchondria" refers to the escalation of health anxiety resulting from repeated online searches for medical information. Identifying the factors that influence cyberchondria may contribute to address its negative impact on the healthcare system and to develop strategies for reducing health-related anxiety in individuals.
Bilge Sena Icoz, Serpil Demirag
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