title: Belonephobia--a fear of needles.
abstract: Belonephobia is an unreasonable and altered response due to the fear of needles. It affects up to 10% of the population and has implications for treatment and follow up, especially in the paediatric setting (see Case study). A three step behavioural approach involving recognition and relaxation, control and preparation, and graded exposure, can be effective in overcoming belonephobia. This will assist with non-urgent minor procedures being undertaken.
authors.affiliation: louiyim@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Louisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Yim
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001007:Anxiety / Q000517:prevention & control; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009339:Needles; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*