Worried and Wired: Effects of Health Anxiety on Information-Seeking and Health Care Utilization Behaviors

Eastin, Matthew S., Guinsler, Natalie M.·2006·CyberPsychology & Behavior
DOI 10.1089/cpb.2006.9.494

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