Factors associated with unvoiced concerns of patients attributed to embarrassment, modesty or a fear of being judged.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

It is important for patients to feel that they can address any topic during a consultation with a General Practitioner (GP), so that the care delivered is appropriate and relevant. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with unvoiced concerns of patients during a GP consultation, because of embarrassment, modesty and/or a fear of being judged.

Methods

Cross-sectional, observational study between December 2023 and January 2024, using a ad hoc questionnaire completed by adult subjects who accepted to participate in the study. The factors associated with unvoiced concerns with a p-value < 0.20 by univariable analysis were included in a multivariable logistic regression model.

Results

In total, 2104 participants were included (mean age

SUBMITTER: Hurtaud A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12013046 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature