Background Cyberchondria (CYB) has been described relatively recently as a behaviour
characterized by excessive online searching for medical information that is associated with …

Using the Internet to obtain health information (“online health research,” OHR) is
commonplace. This article provides a systematic narrative review of evidence concerning …

The high prevalence of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and inefficient preventive
measures taken to curb the disease are significant public health concerns. Rapid and …

Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a variety of changes identified in
customers' shopping behaviours, and development of new practices as a response to the …

The true extent of the mental health implications of the COVID-19 pandemic are unclear, but
early evidence suggests poorer mental health among those exposed to the pandemic. The …

With the rapid growth of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), individuals may try
to find related medical information using the internet to overcome their fears. Under such …

Cyberchondria refers to a clinical phenomenon in which repeated Internet searches
regarding medical information result in excessive concerns about physical health …

Purpose 'Cyberchondria'describes a pattern of researching health information online
motivated by distress or anxiety about health, which becomes excessive and in turn …

Seeking information when anxious may help reduce the aversive feeling of uncertainty and
guide decision-making. If information is negative or confusing, however, this may increase …

Background Cyberchondria describes the detrimental effects of health-related internet use.
Current conceptualizations agree that cyberchondria is associated with anxiety-related …