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'Do I cry or just carry on?' A story completion study of healthcare professionals' anticipated responses to experiencing chest pain.
- Source :
- Journal of Health Psychology; Sep2024, Vol. 29 Issue 10, p1138-1149, 12p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Healthcare professionals may experience barriers to seeking healthcare that differ from the general population. We explored healthcare professionals' anticipated responses to experiencing chest pain following a period of stress using qualitative story completion method with healthcare professionals (n = 44). Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis, which identified three themes: '"Do I cry or just carry on?": A Culture of Suffering in Silence' identified worries that expressing health concerns would be perceived as weakness, with potential impact on career opportunities. Participants also described self-diagnosis and self-medication rather than help-seeking. '"Me? Have a panic attack?": Psychosomatic Shame' suggested mental health issues may be ignored due to stigma. '"We definitely don't take care of ourselves": Prioritising Pressures of Multiple Responsibilities over Self-care' identified real or perceived pressures to de-prioritise their health. Future research should explore the design of confidential, time efficient support for healthcare professionals that tackle cultural norms and barriers to self-care. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13591053
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Health Psychology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179241735
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/13591053231221400