Fear of diseases among people over 50 years of age: A survey

Bystad, Martin; Grønli, Ole Kristian; Lilleeggen, Camilla; Aslaksen, Per M.

doi:10.15714/scandpsychol.3.e19

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“…That public mindshare on CVD lags its actual impact seems clear: it is under‐represented both in dread/fear and in perceptions of mortality. For example, a recent survey of people aged over 50 asked which of 8 diseases they are “most afraid of getting”; respondents reported “strong fear” of Alzheimer's 39% of the time, cancer 30% of the time, but CVD only 2% of the time . These findings are similar to earlier survey results that showed high fear of Alzheimer's and cancer relative to heart disease and stroke .…”

Section: A Heavy Burden In Mortality Morbidity and Spendingsupporting

confidence: 69%

Occlusion in the Flow of New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

Ringel¹,

Shah

Baedeker³

et al. 2017

Clin Pharma and Therapeutics

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Section: A Heavy Burden In Mortality Morbidity and Spendingsupporting

confidence: 69%

Occlusion in the Flow of New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

Ringel¹,

Shah

Baedeker³

et al. 2017

Clin Pharma and Therapeutics

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“…Fear of becoming infected is an important factor of the complex suite of emotional reactions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic [ 3 ]. There is a substantial difference between fear of infection and fear of noninfectious medical conditions (i.e., cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes) that are feared the most in ordinary times [ 4 ]. Fear of these degenerative diseases is largely cognitive and prompted by cultural inputs because their etiology and pathogenesis are largely dependent on risk factors and life habits that are typical of modern environments (e.g., extended longevity, high calories diet, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking, drinking alcohol, pollution, etc.).…”

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confidence: 99%

Fear of COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers: The Role of Neuroticism and Fearful Attachment

Troisi

Nanni²,

Riconi

et al. 2021

JCM

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Fear of becoming infected is an important factor of the complex suite of emotional reactions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among healthcare workers (HWs), fear of infection can put at risk their psychological well-being and occupational efficiency. The aim of this study was to analyze the role of personality (i.e., the big five traits) and adult attachment in predicting levels of fear (as measured by the FCV-19S) in 101 HWs employed in a COVID-19 university hospital. The three significant predictors retained by the stepwise regression model were age (beta = 0.26, t = 2.89, p < 0.01), emotional stability (i.e., the inverse of neuroticism) (beta = −0.26, t = −2.89, p < 0.01), and fearful attachment (beta = 0.25, t = 2.75, p < 0.01). Older HWs with higher levels of neuroticism and fearful attachment reported more intense fear of COVID-19. Our results can be useful to identify vulnerable subgroups of HWs and to implement selective programs of prevention based on counseling and psychological support.

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“…One of the plan's main goals is to reduce the fear associated with AD. This is not surprising, as quantitative studies conducted among laypersons (LP) showed that dementia in general, and AD, in particular, is one of the most feared diseases, usually second to cancer (Awang et al, 2018;MetLife Foundation, 2011;Phillipson et al, 2012), sometimes even preceding it (Alzheimer's Association, 2014;Bystad et al, 2016). These feelings are shaped and reinforced by the media that tends to describe the disease as a dreaded and tragic disease, showing mostly its end-stage symptoms (Van Gorp and Vercruysse, 2012).…”

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Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

Werner

Ulitsa

Shephet

et al. 2020

Int. Psychogeriatr.

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Objectives: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, is one of the most feared diseases, obstructing help-seeking, and leading to discrimination. While research interest in fear of developing AD is increasing, little is known about its characterization, triggers, and consequences, especially among different cultures. In this study, we aimed at exploring and characterizing AD fear as experienced by laypersons (LP), persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND), and their relatives, in Israel and Germany. Design: A qualitative study using focus groups (FGs) and semi-structured interviews was used. Thematic content analysis was conducted to extract key themes. Setting: Israeli and German not yet diagnosed people. Participants: The study included a total of 130 participants (63 Israeli and 67 German participants) representing 3 groups: LP (n = 82), persons with MND (n = 28), and relatives of persons with MND (n = 20). Results: Two overarching themes were identified across groups and countries: fear of developing AD and fear of stigmatization. Other types of fear, such as fear of a person with AD, fear about the impact of a diagnosis of AD on family members, fear of becoming a caregiver, and fear of losing one’s self-determination because of developing AD, were specific to a group type or country. Different types of fear were awakened by different triggers, and were dealt with different coping strategies.

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Fear of diseases among people over 50 years of age: A survey

Cited by 14 publications

References 22 publications

Occlusion in the Flow of New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

Occlusion in the Flow of New Drugs for Cardiovascular Disease

Fear of COVID-19 among Healthcare Workers: The Role of Neuroticism and Fearful Attachment

Fear about Alzheimer’s disease among Israeli and German laypersons, persons with Mild Neurocognitive Disorder and their relatives: a qualitative study

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