Experience of Polish Physicians on Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity
This cross-sectional questionnaire study surveyed 355 Polish physicians about EMF health effects and electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS). Physicians reported limited knowledge and low familiarity with WHO guidance for managing people who believe they are hypersensitive to EMF, though most were willing to learn more. Many physicians reported encountering patients attributing symptoms to EMF, which the authors frame as highlighting a need for improved physician education and reliable public information.
Key points
- A questionnaire (paper and online) was used to assess Polish physicians' knowledge and experiences related to EMF and EHS.
- Both subjective and objective measures suggested physicians' understanding of EMF health effects is limited.
- About one third of respondents rated their own EMF knowledge as very low or low.
- Most physicians reported being unfamiliar with WHO guidance for responding to people who believe they are hypersensitive to EMF.
- Most respondents expressed willingness to improve their qualifications regarding EMF and EHS.
- Almost 45% of physicians reported treating patients who attributed symptoms to EMF, with some seeing such patients multiple times per month.
- The authors conclude that knowledge gaps may hinder effective patient support and could contribute to dissemination of unreliable information and increased anxiety.
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