Health anxiety and related factors among the rural population: A cross-sectional study in China.

IF 2.5 3区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Zhihui Jiang, Gaohui Cao, Reima Suomi, Daolin Zha
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Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of health anxiety among rural populations in China, due to the unique socio-economic challenges in these areas, such as limited healthcare access. A sample of rural residents (N = 909) was analyzed to identify key predictors of health anxiety, such as age, education level, living type, anxiety sensitivity, and perceived information overload. Results indicated that older individuals and those with lower educational levels exhibited significantly higher levels of health anxiety. Furthermore, living alone was associated with increased health anxiety, while anxiety sensitivity and perceived information overload were found to exacerbate anxiety levels. These findings highlight the critical need for tailored interventions aimed at mitigating health anxiety in rural areas, thereby contributing to improved mental health outcomes and overall well-being.

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Journal of Health Psychology
Journal of Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
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7.50
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期刊介绍: ournal of Health Psychology is an international peer-reviewed journal that aims to support and help shape research in health psychology from around the world. It provides a platform for traditional empirical analyses as well as more qualitative and/or critically oriented approaches. It also addresses the social contexts in which psychological and health processes are embedded. Studies published in this journal are required to obtain ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board. Such approval must include informed, signed consent by all research participants. Any manuscript not containing an explicit statement concerning ethical approval and informed consent will not be considered.
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