Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	115088
Country	Lebanon

Category	Psychology, Social
Manuscript Type	Observational Study
Article Title	Medical mistrust and its association with cyberchondria: A cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Nariman Salem, Joudi El Wazze, Rawan Jalloul, Hussein Kaddoura, Siham Kaddoura, Ali Mansour, Ali Msheik, Atef Salame Nasreddine, Ali Zaiour, Issa Zalzali and Lynn Nasr
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Lynn Nasr, Department of Psychiatry, Saint George University of Beirut, Ashrafieh, Beirut 1100, Beyrouth, Lebanon. lynnasr@proton.me
Key Words	Medical mistrust; Cyberchondria; Health anxiety; Medical errors; Patient-physician communication
Core Tip	This study explores the relationship between medical mistrust and cyberchondria among Lebanese adults. A significant positive correlation was identified, individuals with higher medical mistrust scores were more likely to exhibit severe cyberchondria behaviors. Previous medical errors, mental health conditions, and vaccine hesitancy were key contributing factors. Addressing patient physician communication and restoring trust in healthcare systems may help mitigate excessive online health-information seeking and improve health outcomes.
Citation	Salem N, El Wazze J, Jalloul R, Kaddoura H, Kaddoura S, Mansour A, Msheik A, Salame Nasreddine A, Zaiour A, Zalzali I, Nasr L. Medical mistrust and its association with cyberchondria: A cross-sectional study among Lebanese adults. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-10-13 11:21
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-13 11:21
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-11-14 01:57
Return for Revision	2025-11-14 01:57
Revised	2025-11-22 02:06
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-05 02:41
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-05 03:53
Articles in Press	2026-02-05 03:53
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ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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