Hypothyroidism and Type D Personality: Results From E-MPATHY, a Cross-sectional International Online Patient Survey
Authors' conclusion
Our study found a high prevalence of type D personality among people with hypothyroidism who responded to the survey. Type D personality may be an important determinant of dissatisfaction with treatment and care among people with hypothyroidism. Our findings require independent confirmation. Close collaboration between the disciplines of thyroidology and psychology is likely to be key in progressing our understanding in this area.
Study context
- Population
- Individuals with self-reported, treated hypothyroidism3,915 responses received
- Participants
- 3,523 individuals
- Outcome
- Type D personality and associations with baseline characteristics, symptom control by medication, satisfaction with care and treatment, impact of hypothyroidism on everyday living
Methodological detailsmultinational, online survey
- Multinational
- Online survey
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of type D personality
Prevalence of type D personality
54.2%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Hypothyroidism and Type D Personality: Results From E-MPATHY, a Cross-sectional International Online Patient Survey. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 9 April 2024. doi:10.
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