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What is the behavioral pattern known as when individuals search for health information online?
What is the behavioral pattern known as when individuals search for health information online?
What percentage of internet users in the United Kingdom rely on online health information for self-diagnosis instead of consulting a doctor?
What percentage of internet users in the United Kingdom rely on online health information for self-diagnosis instead of consulting a doctor?
What is the term used to describe the compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online?
What is the term used to describe the compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online?
What was the accuracy rate of self-diagnoses when internet users relied on online health information?
What was the accuracy rate of self-diagnoses when internet users relied on online health information?
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According to psychologists, what are some factors that often contribute to the development of cyberchondria?
According to psychologists, what are some factors that often contribute to the development of cyberchondria?
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Why do Internet users sometimes resort to self-diagnosis and self-treatment instead of consulting doctors?
Why do Internet users sometimes resort to self-diagnosis and self-treatment instead of consulting doctors?
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What is the term used to describe spending many hours online searching for dangerous symptoms, speculating about serious illnesses, or devising a treatment plan?
What is the term used to describe spending many hours online searching for dangerous symptoms, speculating about serious illnesses, or devising a treatment plan?
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Why might self-diagnosis through online health searches lead to cyberchondria?
Why might self-diagnosis through online health searches lead to cyberchondria?
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What proportion of internet users in the UK chose to self-diagnose using online health information instead of consulting a doctor?
What proportion of internet users in the UK chose to self-diagnose using online health information instead of consulting a doctor?
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What percentage of self-diagnosed conditions by internet users turned out to be accurate based on a study?
What percentage of self-diagnosed conditions by internet users turned out to be accurate based on a study?
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What factor do psychologists believe often contributes to the development of cyberchondria?
What factor do psychologists believe often contributes to the development of cyberchondria?
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Which term is used to describe the behavior of searching for health information online, often leading to cyberchondria?
Which term is used to describe the behavior of searching for health information online, often leading to cyberchondria?
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What effect has online health search had on individuals, based on the text?
What effect has online health search had on individuals, based on the text?
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What percentage of sample users were confident enough in their self-diagnosed condition to purchase medicinal drugs?
What percentage of sample users were confident enough in their self-diagnosed condition to purchase medicinal drugs?
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Why do some individuals engage in cyberchondria according to psychologists?
Why do some individuals engage in cyberchondria according to psychologists?
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What can be a consequence of relying solely on online health information for self-diagnosis and treatment?
What can be a consequence of relying solely on online health information for self-diagnosis and treatment?
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Study Notes
Online Health Information Search
- Cyberchondria: The term that describes the compulsive tendency to self-diagnose and search for medical information online.
- Factors contributing to cyberchondria: Psychologists suggest that anxiety, hypochondriasis, and a desire for control contribute to cyberchondria.
- Motivation for online health information: Individuals often resort to self-diagnosis and self-treatment online, seeking information, reassurance, and a sense of control over their health.
- Accuracy of self-diagnosis: A study found that only 22% of self-diagnoses made using online health information were accurate.
- Impact on individuals: Online health searches have impacted individuals by leading to self-diagnosis, anxiety, and a potential for misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
- Self-diagnosis and medication: A study found that 51% of surveyed internet users were confident enough in their self-diagnosis to purchase medicinal drugs online.
- Consequences of online health information: Relying solely on online health information for self-diagnosis and treatment can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
- Percentage of UK internet users: A significant 72% of internet users in the UK rely on online health information for self-diagnosis instead of consulting a doctor.
- Cyberchondria and self-diagnosis: The habit of spending hours online searching for dangerous symptoms, speculating about serious illnesses, or devising a treatment plan can contribute to cyberchondria.
- Online health searching behavior: The behavioral pattern of searching for health information online is often labeled as cyberchondria.
- Reasons for cyberchondria: Psychologists explain that individuals engage in cyberchondria due to anxiety, perfectionism, and the need for reassurance.
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Test your knowledge about the phenomenon of 'Dr.Google' and cyberchondria, the compulsive behavior of self-diagnosing and searching for medical information online. Explore the empowering and problematic aspects of online health search.
