Fear of Disease Progression in Patients with Alveolar Echinococcosis: Associations with Psychological, Psychosocial, and Medical Factors

Introduction

Alveolar echinococcosis is a chronic and potentially severe parasitic disease that often requires long-term treatment and is associated with considerable uncertainty regarding prognosis. These characteristics may contribute to significant psychological burden in affected individuals. The aim of this study was to assess the intensity of fear of disease progression among patients diagnosed with echinococcosis treated with different therapeutic approaches and to identify medical and psychosocial factors associated with higher levels of this fear.