Cyberchondria among College Teachers

In the digital age, the internet has become a major source of health information, offering a vast amount of knowledge at our fingertips. While some individuals find empowerment in accessing health information online, others experience heightened anxiety. This anxiety often stems from excessive searching behaviour, known as cyberchondria, triggered by ambiguous or conflicting online information. Cyberchondria leads to uncertainty and distress, impacting mental well being. Cyberchondria is a distinct construct linked to health anxiety and can impact the relationship between healthcare providers and clients. This study aimed to assess the level of cyberchondria among college teachers in Coimbatore and examine its association with demographic variables. A sample of 100 college teachers were selected using non probability convenient sampling. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire, and the level of cyberchondria was measured using a modified Cyberchondria Severity Scale. The findings showed that the majority of the teachers had a mild level of cyberchondria, while a small percentage exhibited a moderate level. Significant associations were found between qualification and the level of cyberchondria, while no significant associations were found with other demographic variables. The studys implications highlight the need for awareness and educational programs among nursing students and healthcare professionals to address the negative effects of cyberchondria. Prof. Anbuselvi. K | Prof. Suja Santosh. P. S | Purushothaman. B | Renugadevi. M | Robert Hevin. E | Roshan. N | Sankar. T | Saravanan. S | Sathya. S | Sivagami. P | Sneka. S "Cyberchondria among College Teachers" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd57489.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/biological-science/allied-sciences/57489/cyberchondria-among-college-teachers/prof-anbuselvi-k