nosokomphobia
Nosokomphobia is the fear of hospitals or medical environments, including nurses.
Fear of nurses
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
5/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
being in a hospital
interacting with medical staff
coping strategies
deep breathing exercises
mindfulness techniques
risk factors
- • traumatic experiences
- • anxiety disorders
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
May stem from negative experiences in medical settings or fear of medical procedures
related phobias
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