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Why some people become ill

O A Bock

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |November 8, 1980
    PubMed
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    Patient tension often causes symptoms. Doctors can identify underlying causes by considering patient demographics like age, sex, social standing, and marital status.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychosomatic Medicine
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Psychological tension is a common factor contributing to various patient symptoms.
    • Socio-demographic factors can influence the manifestation and perception of health issues.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the relationship between patient tension and presenting symptoms.
    • To investigate how demographic factors can aid in diagnosing the root causes of tension-related symptoms.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient case files.
    • Correlation of reported symptoms with patient demographic data (age, sex, social standing, marital status).

    Main Results:

    • A significant correlation was observed between reported symptoms and underlying psychological tension.

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  • Demographic factors such as age, sex, social standing, and marital status were found to be indicative of potential causes for patient tension.

    • Conclusions:

    • Psychological tension is a key etiological factor for numerous patient complaints.
    • A comprehensive patient assessment, including demographic profiling, is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management of tension-related conditions.