Assessment of kinesiophobia, fatigue severity, disease activity, and mood in women with fibromyalgia syndrome: a cross-sectional controlled study

Puntos clave

• Kinesiophobia significantly impacts mood among women with fibromyalgia syndrome, highlighting emotional challenges.
• Fatigue severity measured at 6.5 on a scale of 10 illustrates high levels reported by participants, indicating the burden of fibromyalgia.
• Cross-sectional controlled study design enables the evaluation of kinesiophobia and its relation to fatigue and mood in the specific population.
• Findings suggest that addressing kinesiophobia may improve overall quality of life for women suffering from fibromyalgia.