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Phobias14
- Although most specific phobias stem from the individuals themselves, the most common type of needle phobia, affecting 50% of those afflicted, is an inherited vasovagal reflex reaction. (wikipedia.org)
- A study in the medical journal Circulation concluded that in many patients with this condition (as well as patients with the broader range of blood/injury phobias), an initial episode of vasovagal syncope during a needle procedure may be the primary cause of needle phobia rather than any basic fear of needles. (wikipedia.org)
- Although most phobias are dangerous to some degree, needle phobia is one of the few that actually kill. (wikipedia.org)
- But for some, these fears are more severe, can persist into adolescence and adulthood, and are best described as phobias. (cdc.gov)
- Needle phobias can be learned from a past experience of pain, but there is also a biological component that makes some people react very strongly to the idea of procedures involving a needle. (cdc.gov)
- Fears and phobias can vary from mild to severe. (cdc.gov)
- Most needle phobias can be traced back to childhood. (kencooke.com)
- A fear of fainting common with needle-blood-injury phobias and a drop in one's blood pressure. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Panic disorder ( fear of fear ) in which you have numerous fears and phobias, and experiences random panic attacks. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- People with phobias go to great lengths to avoid the things that trigger their fear, often with negative consequences. (theconversation.com)
- Phobias are 'maintained' as such by a maintenance cycle , which is an ongoing cycle of avoidance, fear, and distress that someone with phobia experiences. (restequation.com)
- People with specific phobias typically recognize that their fear is unreasonable and excessive. (msdmanuals.com)
- However, other phobias interfere severely with functioning-as when people who work on an upper floor of a skyscraper fear closed, confined places (claustrophobia), such as elevators. (msdmanuals.com)
- Phobias can also compromise medical care, such as when fear of needles leads to avoidance of blood tests and/or vaccination. (msdmanuals.com)
Trypanophobia7
- It is estimated that between 3.5 and 10% of the world population is afraid of needles, also called trypanophobia, and it is much more common in people between the ages of 5 and 17. (hipra.com)
- Being afraid of needles is medically known as trypanophobia, yet most people generally refer to it as 'needle phobia. (flo.health)
- Some people believe that trypanophobia is an inherited fear, especially when other family members suffer from the same phobia. (flo.health)
- A fear of medical procedures (trypanophobia) including injections, vaccinations (jabs or shots), blood tests, use of local and general anaesthetic etc. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- however, other children may experience more significant distress which can lead to Trypanophobia, or needle phobia. (choc.org)
- Trypanophobia , the fear of needles. (medlineplus.gov)
- Many people have some fear of needles, but people with trypanophobia have an excessive fear of injections or needles. (medlineplus.gov)
Vaccines6
- Learn what you can do so fear does not get in the way of important medical care including vaccines. (cdc.gov)
- Getting medications or vaccines through a needle - or having blood or other fluids taken by a needle - can be painful. (cdc.gov)
- As Willrich points out, the clear benefits to children' s health is often obscured by the public's deep and underlying fear of vaccines and genes. (biofortified.org)
- But public fear of vaccines and genes did not originate with Dr. Wakefield's paper or Smiths stories. (biofortified.org)
- Fear of needles and vaccines is often associated with the phobia of medical injections. (fearof.org)
- Research suggests that about 40% of children worldwide under age 12, and 20% of adolescents have a fear-driven physical or emotional response to needles - causing some to try to avoid necessary vaccines or medical treatment entirely. (choc.org)
Injections9
- Fear of needles, known in medical literature as needle phobia, is the extreme fear of medical procedures involving injections or hypodermic needles. (wikipedia.org)
- Although needle phobia is defined simply as an extreme fear of medically related shots/injections, it appears in several varieties. (wikipedia.org)
- Even back then before I had learnt about how NLP and hypnosis can help you feel calmer about needles and injections I got interested in the differences between the people that were anxious and the people that feel calmer. (justbewell.com)
- How to overcome the fear of injections Medical injections are a necessary part of staying healthy and as technology advances, the injection process is becoming less painful. (fearof.org)
- This persistent, irrational fear relates to a phobia of needles specifically used in medical procedures like injections or blood tests , and it can lead to avoidance of the feared object (needle). (flo.health)
- Normally, sedation can be a great way of dealing with a deep-seated needle phobia, because sedation can make you feel so relaxed that you're able to accept dental injections. (dentalfearcentral.org)
- A laser that generates a high-speed jet of liquid to push medicines into the skin could one day give people painless, needle-free injections. (newscientist.com)
- But for those with needle phobia, the fear of shots can be so severe that they actively avoid medical procedures involving injections, and in extreme cases avoid medical… more . (healthwellfoundation.org)
- If you have diabetes and need to get regular insulin injections, you might be able to use a needle-free alternative, such as a jet injector. (medlineplus.gov)
Phobia of needles2
- There are many symptoms related to a phobia of needles, and they can affect women both physically and mentally. (flo.health)
- It's important to remember that while it can be distressing and debilitating, you're not alone in your phobia of needles. (flo.health)
Hypodermic needles3
- In this article we are going to examine the most common hypodermic needles used to vaccinate fish, their origin and recommendations for use. (hipra.com)
- Today, the same type of hypodermic needles are still used, but now they are much more robust, made of higher quality materials (stainless steel) and have greater resistance. (hipra.com)
- Although I'm 54, I generally revert to about age 2 in behavior when faced with blood work or hypodermic needles. (emofree.com)
Afraid7
- People become more afraid of the side effects of low blood pressure caused by the idea of a needle. (wikipedia.org)
- Now I know some people may find that hard to imagine at the moment, but probably part of the reason why they are afraid is because every time they thought about needles it was framed around the notion of them being afraid. (justbewell.com)
- Afraid of Needles? (atiamah.com)
- A lot of people are afraid of needles. (atiamah.com)
- For little ones afraid of needles, Children's Mercy has a plan called the 'comfort promise. (childrensmercy.org)
- I was trying to figure out if she was afraid of all needles. (emofree.com)
- Therefore, it is no secret that this phobia is a widespread problem, with sufferers having their reasons for needles making them so afraid. (restequation.com)
Avoidance7
- Avoidance is a common way of coping with a needle phobia and this strategy keeps you safe in the short term. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- We found both treatment formats brought about large reductions in fear and avoidance. (theconversation.com)
- Nevertheless, the usual administration method, by needle puncture, can cause fear and generate a rejection or avoidance of vaccination. (copmadrid.org)
- The fears provoke anxiety and avoidance. (msdmanuals.com)
- Patients with specific phobia develop marked fear or anxiety in response to a specific object or situation, which can then be accompanied by avoidance. (msdmanuals.com)
- The fear, anxiety, and/or avoidance cause significant distress or significantly impair social or occupational functioning. (msdmanuals.com)
- Of the 2,098 participants enrolled in the study, 63.2% (n = 1,325) reported experiencing needle phobia, and rated the intensity of their fear as 5.7 (±2.6) on average on a scale from 0 (no fear) to 10 (very strong/unreasonable fear or avoidance). (bvsalud.org)
Anxiety21
- People who have mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders such as anxiety disorders, people with certain disabilities, and people with certain conditions that affect how they manage sensations like touch or movement, may have more difficulty managing such fears. (cdc.gov)
- Some people may have a fear of needles, however, there are other factors that contribute to the fear and anxiety levels associated with needles. (fearof.org)
- In the majority of cases, it's the situation in which the needle is being used and other fears that you bring to the situation that heightens your anxiety and makes the situation so difficult to manage. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- By association, a needle phobia can also be connected to wider issues that can intensify your level of anticipatory anxiety . (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Children who experience a fear of needles that triggers a vasovagal response - increase in heart rate or temporary fall in blood pressure - may benefit from anxiety management strategies. (choc.org)
- The needle phobia cycle begins with extreme anxiety or distress over the thought of undergoing a medical procedure involving a needle. (restequation.com)
- Medical test anxiety is a fear of medical tests. (medlineplus.gov)
- A phobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. (medlineplus.gov)
- Anxiety and fear is known to activate the pituitary-adrenal axis, leading to an increased experience of pain. (medscape.com)
- Overview of Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent and excessive fear and anxiety and the dysfunctional behavioral changes a patient may use to mitigate these feelings. (msdmanuals.com)
- A specific phobia is fear of and anxiety about a particular situation or object to a degree that is out of proportion to the actual danger or risk. (msdmanuals.com)
- Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder A panic attack is the sudden onset of a discrete, brief period of intense discomfort, anxiety, or fear accompanied by somatic and/or cognitive symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
- People with a phobia of blood, needles, or injury are unusual in that their anxiety can cause them to faint because of an excessive vasovagal reflex that causes bradycardia and orthostatic hypotension. (msdmanuals.com)
- The situation or object nearly always triggers immediate fear or anxiety. (msdmanuals.com)
- The fear or anxiety is out of proportion to the actual danger (taking into account sociocultural norms). (msdmanuals.com)
- General anxiety (96.1%) and pain (95.5%) were the most common reasons for needle fear. (bvsalud.org)
- All anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry that disrupts daily life. (medlineplus.gov)
- People with a phobia may go out of their way to avoid the feared object or situation and experience immediate anxiety when faced with it. (medlineplus.gov)
- People who have social anxiety disorder experience an intense fear of one or more social situations. (medlineplus.gov)
- Children that come to dental offices with fear and anxiety usually tend to resist conditioning mechanisms. (bvsalud.org)
- On the other hand, the diagnosis of depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, HIV could be distressing enough to cause symptoms generalized anxiety disorder, alcohol and substance such as fear, depressed mood, feeling of guilt, abuse/dependence modules. (who.int)
Important part of your needle phobia1
- Identifying precisely what you fear is an important part of your needle phobia treatment. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
Irrational fear2
- My setup was 'even though I have an irrational fear of needles and I act like a baby. (emofree.com)
- A phobia is an irrational fear that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed by the object or situation being feared. (restequation.com)
Vaccination7
- Pictures: Seeing pictures of needles and watching news about vaccination can cause feelings of fear. (cdc.gov)
- Fish vaccination: Fear of needles? (hipra.com)
- In a recent study, the degradation of needles that are reused in intramuscular vaccination in piglets has been evaluated (Owen et al. (hipra.com)
- For intraperitoneal vaccination of fish, thinner needles, size 23G or 22G, are commonly used. (hipra.com)
- The type of connection: the pistons most commonly used for IP vaccination have a Luer Lock connection, so the needle has to have the same type of connection. (hipra.com)
- This study seeks to analyse the relationship between needle-related fear (NF) and vaccination fear (VF), vaccination intention (VI), and the most commonly declared reasons for avoiding vaccination (RAV). (copmadrid.org)
- Furthermore, you can promise your kid for a special treat after he/she gets the needle vaccination. (thekerrieshow.com)
Confronting your needle phobia1
- This is usually the moment that you contemplate confronting your needle phobia. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
Procedure12
- Many people who suffer from fainting during needle procedures report no conscious fear of the needle procedure itself, but a great fear of the vasovagal syncope reaction. (wikipedia.org)
- In Hamilton's 1995 review article on needle phobia, he was able to document 23 deaths as a direct result of vasovagal shock during a needle procedure. (wikipedia.org)
- Understanding why the procedure involves needles and how it will protect the person can help. (cdc.gov)
- Newer techniques focus on using smaller needles, injecting local anaesthetics before the procedure, and changing the needle's angle so that it doesn't pierce as deeply into the skin. (fearof.org)
- A fear of pain (algophobia or algiophobia) cause by the medical procedure. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- A fear of becoming ill (nosophobia) from the procedure or suffering illness from any side effects. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- A fear of injury (traumatophobia) that might necessitate a medical procedure involving an injection. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Agoraphobia ( fear of open spaces or being unable to escape a situation ) when you need an extended medical procedure in a hospital as an in-patient. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Now, these researchers have figured out a way to give anesthetics without needles by using a procedure called iontophoresis. (futurism.com)
- For some people who suffer from less-extreme cases of needle phobia, learning more about the medical procedure that involves needles can help them to overcome their fear. (restequation.com)
- Learn more about needle fear and pain management strategies that can be used to help children during a needle procedure. (uoguelph.ca)
- Learn more about how to help children before and after a needle procedure. (uoguelph.ca)
Vaccine5
- As many as 1 in 10 people might delay the COVID-19 vaccine due to these fears. (cdc.gov)
- It is important to use the smallest diameter possible so that the damage created by penetrating the skin is minimal, while still allowing smooth passage of the vaccine through the needle. (hipra.com)
- The findings follow the release last month of the Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre's (MVEC) updated guidelines on treating patients with needle phobia. (lincolntracy.com)
- A child may receive a vaccine when they are young and start to associate the pain that it caused with needles, in general. (choc.org)
- This is curiously matched by the role of needles, whether to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine as the much sought cure-all, or in their role in delivering psychological relief from the stressful realities of daily life. (laetusinpraesens.org)
20221
- 2022). To do so, they used 21 G 5/8" needles, and after the application of 1, 12, 36 and 100 punctures, they evaluated the force necessary to penetrate the skin (N). They found significant differences in the force required to penetrate the skin as the number of punctures with the same needle increased, suggesting rapid bevel wear. (hipra.com)
Response to needles1
- However, this might not be helpful for those with a more acute response to needles since the thought alone can be enough to trigger a fear response. (restequation.com)
Disposal of needles2
- Owners of private land are responsible for the removal and appropriate disposal of needles discarded on their property. (glasgowlive.co.uk)
- Good practices were reported regarding handcwashing, disposal of needles, and glove, mask and gown usage. (who.int)
Vaccinations5
- But for some, the fear of needles is so great that it might prevent them from getting life-saving medical care, like vaccinations. (cdc.gov)
- Until the time there is a painless alternative for needle vaccinations, you will need to get your child vaccinated so that his/her body can fight against diseases. (thekerrieshow.com)
- Learn more about what you can do to help to reduce high needle fear in relation to COVID-19 vaccinations. (uoguelph.ca)
- This fear is not entirely unfounded, as some medical procedures involving needles can be painful, such as vaccinations or drawing blood. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Of the participants experiencing needle phobia, 52.2% stated avoiding blood draws, followed by 49.0% for blood donations, and 33.1% for vaccinations. (bvsalud.org)
Phobic3
- I've always understood how specific EFT is but never was this demonstrated as blatantly as it was with my recent needle phobic client. (emofree.com)
- Newbie Kathy Mims was highly needle phobic and did brief rounds of EFT just before having blood work done. (emofree.com)
- and I am highly needle phobic. (emofree.com)
Involves2
- This fear is often exacerbated when it comes to acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese medicine that involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to promote healing and alleviate pain. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Treatment approaches include a form of cognitive behavioral therapy called exposure therapy (which involves gradual exposure to the feared object or situation) and sometimes medication. (medlineplus.gov)
Understandably2
- In many cases the pain associated with the thought of having injection isn't actually caused by the needle as so many people with fear of needles have understandably but mistakenly thought. (justbewell.com)
- Understandably, they develop a fear and will do anything to avoid that scary thing. (choc.org)
Claustrophobia3
- A fear of confined spaces ( claustrophobia ) experienced during medical procedures and where you may have been previously restrained. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Claustrophobia , the fear of enclosed spaces. (medlineplus.gov)
- Examples include agoraphobia (fear of public places) and claustrophobia (fear of closed-in spaces). (medlineplus.gov)
Adults3
- It is estimated that at least 10% of American adults have a fear of needles, and it is likely that the actual number is larger, as the most severe cases are never documented due to the tendency of the sufferer to avoid all medical treatment. (wikipedia.org)
- This fear often affects children but can affect adults, too. (cdc.gov)
- Estimates show that as many as 2 in 3 children and 1 in 4 adults have strong fears around needles. (cdc.gov)
Fearful2
- Being around people who react negatively (by becoming angry or overly worried or fearful of the person's fear) can make the fear worse. (cdc.gov)
- No-needle dentists use a needle-free injector device to administer anesthesia without causing distress to fearful patients. (atiamah.com)
Commonly2
- These findings reverse the more commonly held beliefs about the cause-and-effect pattern of needle phobics with vasovagal syncope. (wikipedia.org)
- Our study aimed to identify how commonly needle phobia is experienced, its underlying reasons, impacts, and potential mitigation strategies. (bvsalud.org)
Vasovagal response1
- This type of needle phobia is uniquely characterized by a two-phase vasovagal response. (wikipedia.org)
Discomfort3
- Many people remember the discomfort and pain and worry about it occurring again when they return to get health procedures involving needles. (cdc.gov)
- As it turns out, there are now techniques to help lessen the discomfort for people who are frightened by needles and drills. (atiamah.com)
- For patients who show discomfort with needles, dentists also use a topical painkiller, usually in a form of a hydrogel, to lesson the blow. (futurism.com)
Sight4
- Vasovagal reactions may be triggered by the sight, thought, or feeling of needles or needle-like objects. (wikipedia.org)
- Other fears can include being disgusted with the sight of blood, coping with pain, a fear of contamination, trusting the medical staff, a fear of fainting and wider issues like coping with embarrassment of panicking in front of strangers. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Needle phobia is often caused by a combination of factors, such as the sight or feeling of needles, the sound they make when puncturing the skin, and the potential pain involved. (restequation.com)
- If the sight of a needle bothers you, close your eyes or turn away during the test. (medlineplus.gov)
Dentists1
- Currently, dentists use needles to administer anesthetics before doing any painful procedures in the patient's mouth. (futurism.com)
Panic3
- The needle itself can be very intimidating, which can lead to feelings of panic in patients. (fearof.org)
- a panic attack when the sufferer thinks about, sees or comes into close contact with your object of fear. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Panic attacks are sudden, intense feelings of fear or terror when no immediate danger is present. (medlineplus.gov)
Infection4
- This will be particularly helpful if your infection fears result from the pain caused by needles. (restequation.com)
- Another reason patients may fear needles is because of the risk of infection. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Patients may fear needles due to a variety of reasons, including the association with pain, the risk of infection, and the fear of needles breaking or getting stuck. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Providing the PCRS provider locates and informs client-centered counseling for HIV- sex or needle-sharing partners of their infected individuals and their partners can exposure, and client referral, whereby the reduce behavioral risks for acquiring or infected person takes responsibility for transmitting HIV infection. (cdc.gov)
Children9
- Prevalence of fear of needles has been increasing, with two studies showing an increase among children from 25% in 1995 to 65% in 2012 (for those born after 1999). (wikipedia.org)
- As children get older, many find ways to handle their fears on their own. (cdc.gov)
- Parents who have fears of needles themselves may hesitate to have their children vaccinated. (cdc.gov)
- Many children are scared of shots because they have a fear of needles. (familydoctor.org)
- There was a recent study by the US National Library of Medicine that states that 50% of children have needle fear. (childlifemommy.com)
- Parents know their children the best and are likely to already be using some helpful strategies to reduce fear of needles, says Dr. Morse. (choc.org)
- In extreme cases, the fear of needles may stick with children and teens throughout their lives, causing them to avoid medical treatment involving needles. (choc.org)
- It's an interesting story because apparently, Eva's siblings and some cousins all have the same fear, and they all saw the same pediatrician as children, but none of them have any bad memories of this doctor. (emofree.com)
- Needle shots can be a frightening experience for young children. (thekerrieshow.com)
Prevalence1
- The recorded prevalence of needle-related fear (NF) is highly variable. (copmadrid.org)
Contamination3
- Furthermore, from a biosecurity point of view, the more the same needle is used, the greater the risk of contamination between vaccinated fish. (hipra.com)
- A fear of germs or contamination (misophobia) if the needle or the foreign materials entering your body are believed to be infected. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Needle-free administration could save costs, improve patient compliance, facilitate application and decrease the risks of intoxication and contamination," explained Professor Renata Fonseca Vianna Lopez, one of the authors of the study from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. (futurism.com)
Extreme fear4
- Phobia means extreme fear that does not fit the danger or damage involved. (cdc.gov)
- but having extreme fear that lasts into adolescence and adulthood may lead to feelings of shame. (cdc.gov)
- Medical professionals have yet to pinpoint exactly what causes people to develop an extreme fear of needles. (flo.health)
- An extreme fear of needles is also known as belonephobia. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
Doctors5
- Think about it, many people have experienced the fear of the pain in their mind before even getting to the doctors! (justbewell.com)
- A fear of medical staff (iatrophobia) caused by a distrust of doctors. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Doctors at Children's Mercy say fear of needles keeps many people from getting shots. (childrensmercy.org)
- Iatrophobia , the fear of doctors and medical tests. (medlineplus.gov)
- Common reasons for not obtaining care were busy schedules, dislike/fear of doctors and long waiting times. (who.int)
Emotional3
- Fear of needles is also common in people with certain conditions that cause difficulties with managing strong sensations, such as in people with mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. (cdc.gov)
- As a needle phobia sufferer, you know that your emotional responses are irrational, but you are unable to control the symptoms that overwhelm you. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- Impact of stress and trauma on physical and emotional health: The stress emanating from the fast pace, overtime, noise from telemetry, fear of potentially dangerous patients, and chronic fatigue is insidious-out of the nurse's immediate awareness-but cumulative, eventually revealing itself in conditions such as dental pain, sleep deprivation, a compromised immune system, and subsequent increased vulnerability to infections and injuries from various exposures. (cdc.gov)
Symptoms2
- Read on to find out what steps you can take to reduce the symptoms you might experience to overcome your fear of needles. (flo.health)
- Even just thinking about the needle can bring on these symptoms, though they tend to become much worse when you actually see a needle. (flo.health)
Intramuscular1
- These increase uptake by offering alternatives for consumers who fear needles and younger patients for whom receiving an intramuscular injection may be difficult. (who.int)
Address needle2
- This is the first of a two-part series on what's working to prevent and address needle fear. (healthwellfoundation.org)
- Clinician responses were not perceived as helpful, emphasizing the need to address needle phobia, and improve patient experience. (bvsalud.org)
Suffer1
Acupuncture8
- However, the needles used in acupuncture are much finer and smaller than those used in other medical procedures, which means that the pain is often minimal or even nonexistent. (modernacupuncture.com)
- However, our highly skilled acupuncturists at Modern Acupuncture use safe and clean needle techniques to prevent the transmission of diseases. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Patients may also fear that the needles used in acupuncture will break or get stuck in their body. (modernacupuncture.com)
- To alleviate these fears and ensure that patients have a positive experience during acupuncture treatment, it is crucial for acupuncturists to use safe and clean needle techniques. (modernacupuncture.com)
- This includes using only high-quality, sterile needles that are specifically designed for acupuncture, and disposing of them properly after each use. (modernacupuncture.com)
- In addition, highly skilled acupuncturists should have extensive training and experience in safe and clean needle techniques, as well as a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology to ensure that they can target specific acupuncture points with precision and accuracy. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Despite these fears and misconceptions about needles, acupuncture can offer a wide range of benefits for patients. (modernacupuncture.com)
- However, highly skilled acupuncturists can alleviate these fears through the use of safe and clean needle techniques, and by educating patients about the benefits of acupuncture. (modernacupuncture.com)
Patients7
- This is due to the fact that, in general, studies have been carried out in population groups subjected to treatments that require needle administration, as is the case of patients with allergies (e.g. (copmadrid.org)
- The couple attended to non-COVID-19 patients who did not seek treatment earlier for fear of contracting the virus in the hospital. (sunway.com.my)
- Needles have been used in various forms of medical treatment for centuries, and yet many patients still fear and dread the thought of being pricked by a needle. (modernacupuncture.com)
- So why do patients think needles hurt, and how can highly skilled acupuncturists alleviate these fears through safe and clean needle techniques? (modernacupuncture.com)
- One of the main reasons patients fear needles is because they associate them with pain. (modernacupuncture.com)
- Psychosocial factors contributing to compliance included attitude toward HIV positive patients, perception of effectiveness of universal precautions, work related stress levels, and fear of occupational HIV transmission while related organizational factors included perception of the safety climate of the hospital and providing safety training. (cdc.gov)
- Fear and stigma may influence the attitude of staff towards HIV-infected patients. (who.int)
Pain3
- Today's needles have sharper bevels that offer longer life and less pain when penetrating the skin. (hipra.com)
- If you're needle shy, don't overlook the many Chinese medical treatment modalities that are amazingly effective for relief of musculoskeletal pain & tension in addition to a bevy of other conditions. (constantcontact.com)
- Pain associated with the injection of anesthetic can be modulated by co-administration of volatile agents such as nitrous oxide, intravenous drugs, and by the pre-application of topical anesthetic, proper injection technique including slow delivery of the drug, selection of the proper needle size, and the type of anesthetic selected for delivery. (medscape.com)
Affects1
- Needle phobia is an overlooked condition that affects virtually all medical procedures. (bvsalud.org)
Blood8
- The discussion of the evolutionary basis of needle phobia in Hamilton's review article concerns the vasovagal type of needle phobia, which is a sub-type of blood-injection-injury type phobia. (wikipedia.org)
- The primary symptom of vasovagal fear is vasovagal syncope, or fainting due to a decrease of blood pressure. (wikipedia.org)
- For large majority of people the fear starts before the injection / blood test has begun. (justbewell.com)
- If you're one of them, you may have developed a habit of avoiding things that involve needles, like flu shots or giving blood. (atiamah.com)
- The situation in which a needle is used (e.g. an injection or blood test) can also cause extreme disgust. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- A fear of blood (haemophobia) particularly during a blood test. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- For the first time in my life, I was able to have blood drawn without fear or hysterics. (emofree.com)
- 65.1% of them had experienced exposure to of appropriate protective barriers, such as amniotic fluids or blood at least once in the gloves, mask, gown and eyewear, and safe past 6 months and 25% reported 5 or more handling of needles. (who.int)
Emotions1
- She "learnt how to translate emotions, fear, violence, hope and joy into painting," as she recalled later, "[and] discovered the somber depths of depression, and how to overcome it. (medscape.com)
Intense3
- The mere thought of dealing with this fear was so intense, she couldn't even speak. (emofree.com)
- When situations arise where they have to confront their fear, the cycle beings again with feelings of intense fear. (restequation.com)
- A phobia is an intense fear of or aversion to specific objects or situations. (medlineplus.gov)
Excessive1
- Fear becomes problematic, and may warrant a diagnosis of specific phobia , when it is excessive in relation to the actual threat posed, persistent and causes significant impairment or disruption to daily life. (theconversation.com)
Child's1
- Parents are encouraged to redirect a child's attention away from the needle and toward a preferred activity such as a video, story, or song. (choc.org)
Injector1
- A jet injector delivers insulin using a high-pressure jet of mist, instead of a needle. (medlineplus.gov)
Alleviate fear1
- Having a brochure available to be given out in the ED is helpful to alleviate fear. (medscape.com)
Medical procedures3
- Many people do not like needles as part of medical procedures when they receive care. (cdc.gov)
- This can make it extremely difficult to consider getting medical procedures involving needles. (cdc.gov)
- While nobody enjoys medical procedures involving needles, some fear them more than others. (flo.health)
Common3
- Fear of needles can also be common in people with disabilities that make it hard for them to understand the procedures and communicate their concerns. (cdc.gov)
- Find out about other common fears that affect women . (flo.health)
- Some of the most common are fear of animals (zoophobia), heights (acrophobia), and thunderstorms (astraphobia or brontophobia). (msdmanuals.com)
Doctor's2
- A fear of medical establishments (nosocomephobia) such as hospitals, infirmaries, doctor's surgeries etc. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
- These negative thoughts result in avoiding situations involving needles , like medical care or a trip to the doctor's office. (restequation.com)
Including pins1
- A general fear of sharp objects (aichmophobia and enetophobia) including pins, scissors, pens, pencils etc. (clinicalhypnotherapy-cardiff.co.uk)
Object or situation1
- Exposure therapy changes beliefs about how dangerous a feared object or situation actually is, which makes the person less anxious the next time they encounter it. (theconversation.com)
Situations1
- We all fear certain objects or situations. (theconversation.com)
Exposure1
- Exposure therapy helps people gradually confront their fears without escaping them. (theconversation.com)
Dentistry1
- I've experienced needle-free dentistry myself, and I can tell you that it's definitely a welcome change. (atiamah.com)