An investigation of individuals' health anxiety during the COVID‐19 pandemic within the framework of the functional health patterns.
Purpose: This study investigates individuals' health perceptions and health anxiety within the framework of functional health patterns (FHP) during COVID‐19 pandemic. Desing and Method: This study is a descriptive and cross‐sectional design. Data were collected from participants (n = 3464) through a...
| Published in: | Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Vol. 57; no. 3; pp. 1103 - 1114 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Jul2021
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| Summary: | Purpose: This study investigates individuals' health perceptions and health anxiety within the framework of functional health patterns (FHP) during COVID‐19 pandemic. Desing and Method: This study is a descriptive and cross‐sectional design. Data were collected from participants (n = 3464) through a three‐part web‐based form. Findings: Individuals' health anxiety and perceptions are at a medium level. The participants' health perception and health anxiety scale mean scores demonstrated significant differences according to the FHP except for sexuality. Conclusions: It can be stated that individuals use the anxiety they experience to be vigilance against a potential health threat. Practice Implications: Researchers can use findings in the examination of psychological health problems that can be seen in individuals after the pandemic. |
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