The Predictive Role of Temperament Traits in Fear of Injection Among Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between temperament traits and fear of injection among men and to determine the predictive role of temperament traits in fear of injection.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 218 men who presented to the intramuscular injection unit of a tertiary hospital in Türkiye between July and August 2025. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the TEMPS-A Temperament Scale, and the Multidimensional Fear of Injection Scale. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis were used to examine participant characteristics and relationships between temperament traits and injection fear. Hierarchical multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the independent predictive role of temperament traits after controlling for age, educational status, and employment status. Statistical significance was set at p