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

Highlights•Cyberchondria (CYB) is a compulsive form of Internet searching for health-related
information.•Females, younger individuals, and history of mental disorder represent risk …

Abstract Purpose of Review The construct of cyberchondria was introduced relatively
recently. This article aims to review the conceptualization, theoretical basis and correlates of …

There is a need to synthesize available information on the emerging construct of
cyberchondria to guide evidence informed practice. With this in mind, electronic search of …

Background: Cyberchondria denotes excessive and repeated online health-related
searches associated with an increase in health anxiety. Such searches persist in those with …

Cyberchondria is a clinical entity of excessive and repetitive online health-related searches,
associated with health anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms and intolerance of …

Cyberchondria is a form of anxiety characterised by excessive online health research. It may
lead to increased levels of psychological distress, worry, and unnecessary medical …

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

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 …

Looking for information about symptoms and illnesses on the Internet is common and often
serves useful purposes. However, a number of people who are overly distressed or anxious …