Samenvatting
This systematic review focuses on the role of the intensity of fear in patient's delay in cancer and in myocardial infarction.
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.
High levels of fear are associated with earlier help-seeking in both diseases; for low levels of fear, the picture is unclear.
The level of fear is an important factor, which should be taken into account when facilitating help-seeking by patients.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Pagina's (van-tot) | 459-468 |
Aantal pagina's | 10 |
Tijdschrift | International Journal of Public Health |
Volume | 55 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 5 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - okt.-2010 |