APS
29th APS Annual Convention · 2017
Anxiety Sensitivity Impacts Decision to Seek Health Care Among Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Interactions with Gender
- Brian Quigley
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Michael Chaskes
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Rebecca Firth
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Siva Yedlapati
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Anne Curtis
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Gregory Gudleski
University at Buffalo, State University of New York - Jeffrey Lackner
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Abstract
The influence of anxiety sensitivity on health care utilization was examined in 101 cardiology patients with atrial fibrillation. Among women, but not among men, greater anxiety sensitivity predicted increased healthcare use. Findings suggest the importance of examining how psychological variables such as fear of somatic symptoms influence health care decisions.
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