Prevalence of health anxiety problems in medical clinics

Health anxiety and depression in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

“…21 A largescale study of patients (n ¼ 28 991) admitted to hospitals or medical clinics determined that the prevalence of health anxiety was highest in those attending neurology clinics (24.7%), followed by respiratory medicine (20.9%), gastroenterology (19.5%), cardiology (19.1%) and endocrinology clinics (17.5%). 22 The prevalence of clinical hypochondriasis has been reported to be $1%, 23 increasing to 14% when subclinical forms are included. 22 Health anxiety therefore results in reduced health-related qualityof-life as well as increased costs relating to the health care system.…”

“…22 The prevalence of clinical hypochondriasis has been reported to be $1%, 23 increasing to 14% when subclinical forms are included. 22 Health anxiety therefore results in reduced health-related qualityof-life as well as increased costs relating to the health care system. 24 Our study provides valuable data regarding the prevalence and severity of both depression and health anxiety in patients with FMS.…”

Therapist differences in a randomised trial of the outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy for health anxiety in medical patients

“…Because of this change there are limited data on its prevalence but it does appear to be a common condition in the community (3.5%) (Sunderland et al, 2013) and in secondary medical care (20%) (Tyrer et al, 2011a). These figures for health anxiety are much greater than those for hypochondriasis, which is a confusing diagnosis of limited acceptability (Bleichhardt and Hiller, 2007;Creed and Barsky, 2004).…”

Health Anxiety Levels in Patients Admitted to Internal Medicine Outpatient Clinic for Several Times

“…Except one, the HA scores were significantly lower in pregnant women when compared to non-pregnant women [16]. İn a study of Tang [18]. As a result, SA seen quite often in general medicine and early diagnosis is so difficult.…”