The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review
Year: 2010
Type: review
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This systematic review focuses on the role of the intensity of fear in patient's delay in cancer and in myocardial infarction. METHODS: In a search of literature published between 1990 and June 2009, 161 articles were found. After the use of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 11 articles in cancer and 4 articles in myocardial infarction remained. RESULTS: High levels of fear are associated with earlier help-seeking in both diseases; for low levels of fear, the picture is unclear. CONCLUSION: The level of fear is an important factor, which should be taken into account when facilitating help-seeking by patients.
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,775
OpenAlex ID: W2072362867