Prevalence and correlates of cyberchondria among professionals working in the information technology sector in Chennai, India: A cross-sectional study
Background: Cyberchondria is the excessive searching of online health information that leads to anxiety and distress. There is scarce information about its prevalence in low and middle-income country settings. Objectives: The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence and factors influencin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Postgraduate Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=2019;volume=65;issue=2;spage=87;epage=92;aulast=Makarla |