Table 4.
The causes of HSBs, the contents of HSBs, and the study’s outcomes.
| Variable | Number of Studies | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Cause of HSB | ||
| General symptoms | 4 | 25% |
| Acute symptoms | 4 | 25% |
| Chronic diseases | 3 | 18.8% |
| Depression | 2 | 12.5% |
| General anxiety disorder | 1 | 6.25% |
| Psychiatric diseases | 1 | 6.25% |
| Myocardial infarction | 1 | 6.25% |
| Content of HSBs | ||
| Professional care | 12 | 75% |
| Lay care | 2 | 12.5% |
| Lay and professional care | 2 | 12.5% |
| Study outcomes | ||
| Associations with backgrounds | 7 | 43.8% |
| Quality of life | 3 | 18.8% |
| Perception of HSB | 1 | 6.25% |
| Diagnosis | 1 | 6.25% |
| Clarifying contents of HSB | 1 | 6.25% |
| Trend for professional care | 1 | 6.25% |
| Self-rated health | 1 | 6.25% |
| Mortality | 1 | 6.25% |
Note. HSB: help-seeking behavior.