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Minor ailments and illness behavior among physicians

W C Cockerham, M C Creditor, U K Creditor

    Medical Care
    |February 1, 1980
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    Physicians often seek medical treatment for their own minor ailments, influencing public health behavior. This study reveals how doctor’s illness behavior sets a norm for seeking professional medical help.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Sociology
    • Health Behavior Research
    • Physician Studies

    Background:

    • Physicians serve as influential role models for the general population regarding health and illness.
    • Understanding physician illness behavior provides insights into societal expectations for seeking medical care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the illness behavior of physicians when managing their own minor ailments.
    • To determine the extent to which physicians rely on professional medical assistance for self-treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 375 physicians participated in the study.
    • Participants were presented with 13 distinct minor ailments, described with clear symptoms.
    • Physicians' actions in response to these ailments were recorded and analyzed.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant proportion of physicians exhibited physician-dependent action for 3 out of 13 ailments.
    • Moderate frequencies of physician-dependent action were observed for 4 additional ailments.
    • The study indicates a tendency for physicians to seek professional medical solutions for their own minor health issues.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician behavior regarding minor ailments implicitly guides public expectations for seeking medical care.
    • The study reinforces the normative expectation for individuals to seek professional assistance for health concerns.
    • Physicians' self-treatment choices significantly influence the broader societal approach to illness behavior.