Objective To explore the status of fear of tinnitus among tinnitus patients and the influencing factors, and to provide references for targeted nursing interventions. Methods A total of 326 tinnitus patients were surveyed by using a demographic data questionnaire, the Fear of Tinnitus Questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Results The total fear score of tinnitus patients was (9.00±2.75) points. Multiple linear regression analysis showed that age, education level, sleep quality and tinnitus severity were influencing factors of fear of tinnitus patients （P<0.01 for all）. Conclusion Fear of tinnitus among tinnitus patients is slightly above medium level. Measures should be taken to target tinnitus patients who are younger, less educated, have sleep disorders, and have severe tinnitus, in an effort to reduce their fear level, and improve their quality of life.