The behavioral immune system in action: Psychological correlates of pathogen disgust sensitivity in healthcare professionals working in a COVID-19 hospital

Troisi, Alfonso; Cave, David Di; Carola, Valeria; Nanni, Roberta Croce

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2022.113821

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“…Higher scores reflect greater germ aversion or perceived infectability. The version used in this study was the Italian version ( Troisi et al, 2022 ). The internal consistency of the two subscales was adequate and acceptable in the present sample: Cronbach's α 0.82 for Perceived Susceptibility and 0.78 for Germ Aversion.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These mechanisms offer a sort of psychological and behavioral prophylaxis against infection ( Schaller et al, 2015 ; Iwasa et al, 2021 ). The two emotional and interrelated reactions associated with the activation of the behavioral immune system are fear of infection and pathogen disgust sensitivity ( Troisi, 2020 ; Troisi et al, 2022 ). The activation of the behavioral immune system is expected to depend on environmental conditions that reflect higher risk of contracting infectious disease.…”

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confidence: 99%

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COVID-19 vaccination and the behavioral immune system: The newcomer and the old friend get along in preventing infection

Troisi¹,

Nanni²,

Sanctis³

et al. 2023

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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COVID-19 vaccination and the behavioral immune system: The newcomer and the old friend get along in preventing infection

Troisi¹,

Nanni²,

Sanctis³

et al. 2023

Brain, Behavior, & Immunity - Health

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“…The researchers concluded that the propensity to disgust plays an important role in the symptoms of increased anxiety during the COVID epidemic and that anxiety symptoms occur with the stressor of the epidemic in those with a predisposition to disgust. Troisi et al (2022) focused only disgust sensivity in 131 healthcare workers consisting of doctors, nurses and laboratory technicians working in COVID-19 hospitals after the outbreak began in Italy. The researchers observed that disgust sensitivity was the strongest predictor of worry over contracting COVID-19 compared to perceived stress and depression symptoms.…”

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confidence: 99%

COVID-19 Salgını Döneminde Anksiyete: Yaygınlığı, Etkileri ve Yatkınlık Faktörleri

AKAN

2024

Psikiyatride Güncel Yaklaşımlar

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Although infectious diseases have emerged in various periods of history, the outbreaks seen worldwide due to globalization have started to increase in recent years. Epidemics had significant effects on the psychological health of individuals. The most important effect of COVID-19 pandemic on individuals was anxiety. In the days when other pandemic diseases are at the door, the understanding of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic in individuals is a very important issue. In the COVID-19 outbreak, the general sample, university students, those diagnosed with COVID-19, and healthcare workers were the groups most affected by anxiety. In different countries, moderate anxiety symptoms in different waves of the epidemic ranged from 6.3% to 66.8% in the general sample, between 18.6% and 87.7% in university students, between 13.0-60.3% in people diagnosed with COVID-19, and between 13.0-51.6% in healthcare workers. In the follow-up studies, it was noted that the anxiety symptoms did not regress to the pre-pandemic level for a long time in these samples. According to the findings, anxiety associated with COVID-19 is associated with psychological health. As COVID-19-related anxiety increased, negative emotions, dysfunctional behaviors, sleep problems and depressive symptoms increased.The fact that anxiety is common, persistent and associated with other psychological symptoms during the epidemic made it necessary to understand the underlying factors of anxiety. Findings indicate that anxiety sensitivity, disgust susceptibility/sensitivity, intolerance to uncertainty, and health anxiety play a role in explaining anxiety symptoms associated with COVID-19. These susceptibility factors may contribute to the development of cognitive-behavioral oriented therapeutic and preventive intervention programs both during/after epidemic and future epidemics especially in the general sample, university students, those diagnosed with COVID-19, and healthcare workers.

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“…Understanding how medical practitioners manage disgust through cognitive reframing, humour, or other strategies can inform interventions to cultivate resilience and prevent negative consequences . High disgust sensitivity might lead to biased decision-making, impacting diagnoses or treatment recommendations towards perceived "disgusting" conditions e.g., infectious diseases (Troisi et al, 2022). Frequent exposure to disgusting stimuli might contribute to physician burnout, while effective coping mechanisms for managing disgust could enhance resilience.…”

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“…Studies have suggested that it is imperative to possess a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding the disgust sensitivity of medical professionals (Troisi et al, 2022). Firstly, this comprehension illuminates the psychological and emotional dynamics entailed in providing care to patients, especially amidst prevalent gross stimuli (Reuben et al, 2020).…”

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An Exploratory Study of Disgust Sensitivity among Medical Practitioners

Khadija,

Younas,

Asad

2024

TIBSS

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This qualitative exploratory study provides a nuanced examination of the complexities surrounding disgust sensitivity among medical practitioners, shedding light on its manifestation in daily practice and its multifaceted impact on patient care and professional well-being. The research utilized an in-depth semi-structured interview to get in-depth results on how disgust sensitivity affects the medical practitioner's life. This study incorporated purposive sampling and the sample size of this research was four medical practitioners. Thematic analysis was applied to extract recurrent themes and variations, providing a comprehensive overview of the participants' experiences. The study reveals that disgust sensitivity manifests behaviorally, emotionally, and in clinical decision-making, influencing early career experiences and patient care. Medical practitioners employ various strategies to manage sensitivity, emphasizing training, collaboration, and ethical considerations. The impact on interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being is evident, calling for tailored approaches to ensure effective patient care. Factors such as gender, experience level, and speciality play crucial roles in shaping individual responses. Reflexivity was maintained to acknowledge the researcher's outsider status. This study contributes valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of disgust sensitivity in medical practice, offering a foundation for further research and interventions to enhance healthcare professionals' well-being and patient outcomes.

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The behavioral immune system in action: Psychological correlates of pathogen disgust sensitivity in healthcare professionals working in a COVID-19 hospital

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

COVID-19 vaccination and the behavioral immune system: The newcomer and the old friend get along in preventing infection

COVID-19 vaccination and the behavioral immune system: The newcomer and the old friend get along in preventing infection

COVID-19 Salgını Döneminde Anksiyete: Yaygınlığı, Etkileri ve Yatkınlık Faktörleri

An Exploratory Study of Disgust Sensitivity among Medical Practitioners

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