Effects of Psychological Distress on Perceptions of Physical Health and Use of Medical and Psychiatric Facilities
- 1 December 1978
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Journal of Human Stress
- Vol. 4 (4), 26-32
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0097840x.1978.10545983
Abstract
Psychological distress not only contributes to bodily symptoms but also affects the way people perceive their physical health status and their use of medical care. Reporting on a program of research, this paper reviews evidence that psychological distress is an important component of illness behavior and response and must be taken into account in the appropriate organization of medical services.Keywords
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