| Abstract [eng] |
Delaying in seeking medical help is a dysfunctional, yet rather common health-related behavior despite it is known for causing many negative biosocial consequences. The aim of this study is to examine, whether sociodemographic and psychological variables – personality traits, subjective appraisal of one‘s problem solving skills and trust in physician – relate and predict seeking medical care behavior. 140 participants, mostly women (82,1%), aged from 19 to 83 (M(14,53)=32,28 m.), completed the survey which consisted of Big Five Inventory (BFI), Problem Solving Inventory (PSI), Trust in Physician Scale (TIPS), medical help seeking behavior questionnaire and sociodemographic/contextual information questionnaire. Results show, that the main predictors of delay in seeking medical help turn out to be lower problem solving competence, longer waiting times for specialized doctor‘s appointment, sex, Approach-avoiding problem solving style, lower trust in physician and conscientiousness. According to the results of the study, recommendations to medical care providers, medical psychologists and social media workers are suggested. |
