Assessment of Hypochondriasis in Iraqi Dental and Medical Students

Emad H Abdullah, Labeed S Asstah, Noor Basheer, Ghada Ali and Hamsa Mohamed

Published on: 2023-09-18

Abstract

Back Ground: Hypochondriasis— “a psychiatric disorder involving a preoccupation with fears of having, or the idea that one has, a serious disease based on the misinterpretation of bodily symptoms despite appropriate medical evaluation and reassurance, Hypochondriasis is described as the demonstration of excessive attention, care or fear against the physical or mental symptoms. A patient with a diagnosis of hypochondriasis is called as a hypochondriac.

Aim of Study: The main objective of this research was to investigate about Hypochondriasis among the student population in Iraqi dental and medical colleagues.

Materials and Methods: The 135 students were answered questioners designed especially for this study. In Dental and medical colleges, Baghdad-Iraq. Mean age of participants was 22 years, the data were collected from November 2021 to March 2022.

Results: It was found the students were actually aware of Hypochondriasis.

Discussion - Conclusion: the results of studies appear students are more prone to suffering hypochondria-like conditions related to the subjects they are studying.