Cyberchondria in Healthcare Workers: An Example from a Training and Research Hospital

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dc.contributor.authorDeniz, Serdar
dc.contributor.authorKOCA, MEHMET
dc.date.accessioned2025-10-24T18:04:06Z
dc.date.available2025-10-24T18:04:06Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentMalatya Turgut Özal Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThe current study aims to determine the cyberchondria tendencies among personnel working in a training and research hospital. The study population comprised 1924 hospital employees, from which a minimum sample size of 320 was determined. Data collection involved employing a sociodemographic survey form consisting of 9 questions, alongside the utilization of a 33-question Cyberchondria Severity Scale. The study participants had a mean age of 36.96±8.30, ranging from 19 to 64. Among the study group, 58.75% (n=188) were women, with 66.56% identifying as midwives or nurses, and 16.88% being single. Significant relationships were identified between cyberchondria and education status, occupation, and duration of internet use. However, no significant differences were observed based on age, gender, or marital status. The average Cyberchondria Severity Scale (CSS-33) score was determined to be 78.43 as a result of our study. Our findings revealed that 81.82% of individuals who conducted internet research about their illness before visiting the doctor continued this behavior after the visit, while 33.61% of those who did not initially research their illness searched for information on the internet post-consultation. This underscores the need for a thorough investigation into the reasons behind individuals continuing to seek information after consulting a doctor. Implementing necessary precautions based on these insights could contribute to the improved functionality of the healthcare system and a reduction in health-related anxiety experienced by individuals.
dc.identifier.doi10.51123/jgehes.2024.145
dc.identifier.endpage513
dc.identifier.issn2687-5403
dc.identifier.issue3
dc.identifier.startpage504
dc.identifier.trdizinid1292195
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.51123/jgehes.2024.145
dc.identifier.urihttps://search.trdizin.gov.tr/tr/yayin/detay/1292195
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12899/2632
dc.identifier.volume6
dc.indekslendigikaynakTR-Dizin
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofGenel Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Ulusal Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzTR-Dizin_20251023
dc.subjectAnxiety
dc.subjectHealth
dc.subjectMedical Staff
dc.subjectHealth Attitude
dc.titleCyberchondria in Healthcare Workers: An Example from a Training and Research Hospital
dc.typeArticle

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