Stress and Medical Care Utilization
An Element of Screening Behavior
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13918567 |
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| Authors | E Bailey (0000-0002-5877-4370, corresponding author), Eric J Bailey |
| Year | 1986 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 99-102 |
| Publication date | 1986-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Behavior and Personality An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0301-2212 • E-ISSN: 1179-6391 |
| Publisher | Scientific Journal Publishers Limited (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2224/sbp.1986.14.1.99 |
| OpenAlex | W1990305475 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
Previous research has demonstrated a relationship between stress and the inclination to seek medical advice. The present study tested the hypothesis that clients who utilize the medical facility for the first-time will exhibit higher stress levels than those who are frequent or nonusers. Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory measured stress in anxiety scores among 183 clients who attended a health screening service. Findings indicated that clients who experienced heightened anxiety levels during the screening were younger, men, lower-income and unemployed. Speculations are offered regarding the meaning and significance to health professionals in modifying a client's health care practices
Anxiety · Health care · Meaning (existential · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Stress (linguistics · Trait · Trait anxiety · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Health, psychology, and well-being · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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