The Needle Phobia Alliance Launches to Provide Support and Education for People with Needle Phobia

OAKLAND, Calif. - May 15, 2023 - PRLog -- Needle phobia, which studies estimate affects at least 1 in 4 adults, is a fear of medical procedures involving needles, such as blood draws and vaccinations – including COVID-19 vaccines. Many people with the condition avoid such procedures, and some avoid all medical care. The Needle Phobia Alliance, a new nonprofit organization, is conducting a survey to identify potential programs and services to help people who are affected.

The Needle Phobia Alliance currently offers online peer support groups, educational workshops, and resources and information via its website. Potential ideas for future programs include peer support services, funding for therapy, and annual conferences.

The survey is available now through Friday, May 26th and can be accessed by going to
http://needlephobia.org/survey

"We really want to engage the population at large in planning what supports and resources
would be helpful," said Chris Wang-Kildegaard, founder and president of the organization. "This survey is meant to help us envision what our organization can do for people living with this condition, as well as health care providers who want to help them."

To learn more about The Needle Phobia Alliance, visit their website at needlephobia.org.

About The Needle Phobia Alliance:

The Needle Phobia Alliance is a new nonprofit organization that grew out of an online community of more than 1,400 members. The organization's mission is to unite patients, medical and mental health professionals, and allies to enable the prevention, management, and healing of needle phobia. The Needle Phobia Alliance currently offers free peer support groups and educational workshops online via Zoom, and hopes to provide additional programs in the future. The Needle Phobia Alliance envisions a future in which patients are empowered to take charge of their well-being and providers can comfortably and confidently assist patients who experience or are at-risk for needle phobia.