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Coronaphobia in patients with fibromyalgia
Sevinç Külekçioğlu1, Merve Akyüz1, Özenç İnan1
1Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Bursa City Hospital, Bursa, Turkey.
Archives of Rheumatology
|August 26, 2022
Summary
Patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) experienced significantly higher levels of coronaphobia during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to those without FMS. Early psychological support is crucial for FMS patients during pandemics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread psychological distress.
- Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition associated with heightened sensitivity to various stimuli, potentially including health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and compare the prevalence and severity of coronaphobia in patients with FMS versus a control group without FMS.
- To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the psychological well-being of FMS patients.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 61 patients (30 with FMS, 31 controls) between August and October 2020.
- Data collection included sociodemographic information, comorbidities, and the COVID-19 Phobia Scale (C19P-S).
Main Results:
- Patients diagnosed with FMS exhibited significantly higher overall C19P-S scores compared to the control group.
- Elevated scores were observed in psychological, psychosomatic, social, and economic subscales among FMS patients.
Conclusions:
- Fibromyalgia syndrome patients demonstrate increased vulnerability to coronaphobia during global health emergencies.
- Timely identification and psychological intervention for coronaphobia are essential for individuals with FMS.
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