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The impact of the intensity of fear on patient’s delay regarding health care seeking behavior: a systematic review
Journal article published in 2010 by
Tatiana Dubayova,
Jitse P. van Dijk,
Jitse P. Dijk,
Iveta Nagyova,
Jaroslav Rosenberger 
,
Eva Havlikova,
Zuzana Gdovinova,
Berrie Middel,
Johan W. Groothoff
,
Eva Havlikova,
Zuzana Gdovinova,
Berrie Middel,
Johan W. Groothoff
Abstract
Objectives : This systematic review focuses on the role of the intensity of fear in patient’s delay in cancer and in myocardial infarction. ; Methods : In a search of literature published between 1990 and June 2009, 161 articles were found. After the use of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 11 articles in cancer and 4 articles in myocardial infarction remained. ; Results : High levels of fear are associated with earlier help-seeking in both diseases; for low levels of fear, the picture is unclear. ; Conclusion : The level of fear is an important factor, which should be taken into account when facilitating help-seeking by patients.