THE MODERATION AND MEDIATION MODEL OF HEALTH-RELATED KNOWLEDGE IN ILLNESS ANXIETY AND CYBERCHONDRIA
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Keywords
emotional state, public health, psychological well being
Abstract
The prevalence of cyberchondria and health anxiety is drastically increasing in the current era of easily accessible online health information, as an increasing number of individuals turn to internet resources to address their health issues. This Pakistani study examined the correlation between health anxiety, cyberchondria, and emotional control. Data about cyberchondria, emotional control, health literacy, and health anxiety were gathered from (N=255) inhabitants using a questionnaire that they completed themselves. The hypothesis was tested using mediation analysis, specifically with Hayes's PROCESS. The findings indicate a favorable correlation between cyberchondria and health anxiety with emotional control (β=0.34**p<0.001). Moreover, health literacy significantly diminishes the inverse correlation between health anxiety and emotional regulation, as indicated by a beta coefficient of -0.51 (p<0.001). According to the findings, health officials should establish countrywide educational planning programs. Engagement in these activities should result in improved health awareness and behaviors. Furthermore, stringent supervision is necessary for internet platforms and websites that disseminate deceptive health information.
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Aqeel Ahmad Khan
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Muhammad Sajjad
PhD Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Allah Ditta
Principal/Managing Director Sunnat Academy & Counseling Services of Pakistan Mailsi, Vehari - Pakistan
Gull Naz Khan
PhD Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Aamir Iqbal
PhD Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Ahmed Ikram
Lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
Rabia Bashir
Government Primary School 68 K.B. Saincha Wala Tehsil Mailsi, District Vehari - Pakistan
Bisma Akhlaq
PhD Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.
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Aqeel Ahmad Khan, Muhammad Sajjad, Allah Ditta, Gull Naz Khan, Aamir Iqbal, Ahmed Ikram, Rabia Bashir, & Bisma Akhlaq. (2024). THE MODERATION AND MEDIATION MODEL OF HEALTH-RELATED KNOWLEDGE IN ILLNESS ANXIETY AND CYBERCHONDRIA. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 31(1), 2245-2257. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v31i1.4669