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The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review

Authors: Tatiana Dubayova, Jitse P. van Dijk, Iveta Nagyova, Jaroslav Rosenberger, Eva Havlikova, Zuzana Gdovinova, Berrie Middel, Johan W. Groothoff

Published in: International Journal of Public Health | Issue 5/2010

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.

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Title: The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review
Authors: Tatiana Dubayova
Jitse P. van Dijk
Iveta Nagyova
Jaroslav Rosenberger
Eva Havlikova
Zuzana Gdovinova
Berrie Middel
Johan W. Groothoff
Publication date: 01-10-2010
Publisher: SP Birkhäuser Verlag Basel
Published in: International Journal of Public Health / Issue 5/2010
Print ISSN: 1661-8556
Electronic ISSN: 1661-8564
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-010-0149-0

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The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review

Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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