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| Paper Title: | “PREVALENCE OF CYBER-CHONDRIASIS AMONG NURSING STUDENTSIN A SELECTED COLLEGE AT MOODBIDRI, KARNATAKA” |
| Authors Name: | Ms Pooja Karki , Mr Sangamesh Baichabal , Dr Utalbasha N Dhandargi , Dr Sureshgouda Patil |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2510081 |
| Published In: | Volume 10 Issue 10, October-2025 |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Background In today’s digital age, easy access to online medical information has transformed the way people learn about health. Numerous websites allow individuals to look up symptoms and diseases, often encouraging self-diagnosis. Cyberchondriasis—a blend of “cyber” (internet) and “hypochondria” (excessive health worry)—refers to the anxiety that arises from repeatedly searching health information online. For instance, a simple search for a stomach ache may lead to alarming results like cancer, increasing unnecessary fear. While some individuals feel more informed, others experience heightened confusion and stress due to unreliable or conflicting data. This pattern resembles compulsive reassurance-seeking, which ultimately worsens anxiety. Cognitive factors such as constant health-related thoughts and behaviors like excessive symptom checking are central to this condition. Understanding the prevalence of cyberchondriasis, especially among nursing students, is vital to assess how internet-based medical information influences their health perceptions and coping behaviors. Method /Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted using a survey method of research design and descriptive approach. A total of 187 samples were selected. The investigator obtained the informed consent from the subjects after introducing themselves, purpose and objectives of the study. The tool consisted of two part namely demographic variables and Cyberchondria severity scale (CSS-15). The data was analyzed in terms of objective of the study using both descriptive an inferential statistics Result: in this cross sectional study was conducted among 187 participants at Alva‟s College of Nursing among Nursing students with mean age of the participants is 19 years. Among the participants20.86% are affected by compulsion, 24.60% are affected by distress, 32.08%are affected by excessiveness, 27.27% are affected by reassurance and24.06% are affected by mistrust of medical professionals. Conclusion : The study concludes that a considerable proportion of nursing students experience various dimensions of cyberchondriasis, including compulsion, distress, excessiveness, reassurance seeking, and mistrust of medical professionals. These findings highlight the growing impact of online health information on students’ mental well-being. Awareness programs and digital health literacy initiatives are essential to help nursing students develop balanced attitudes toward online medical content and responsible health information use. |
| Keywords: | Keywords: Cyberchondriasis, Compulsion, Nursing students, B Sc Nursing students , Prevalence |
| Cite Article: | "“PREVALENCE OF CYBER-CHONDRIASIS AMONG NURSING STUDENTSIN A SELECTED COLLEGE AT MOODBIDRI, KARNATAKA”", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2456-3315, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.a781-a788, October-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2510081.pdf |
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