EXAMINATION OF COVID-19 FEAR IN TERMS OF ITS DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS

Authors : Sevim ÇİMKE, Dilek YILDIRIM GÜRKAN, Derya ESENKAYA

Pages : 273-283

Doi:10.33457/ijhsrp.944100

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Publication Date : 2021-12-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: The aim of the study is to determine the fear of coronavirus and affecting factors. Method: It was conducted as a descriptive study. Data on participants were collected using an online questionnaire spread throughout the social media, e-mail and whatsapp groups. Socio-demographic questionnaire form, COVID-19 Fear Scale and Visual Analogue Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(VAS); were used to collect data. Number, percentage, mean, t test, one way anova and pearson correlation analysis were used to evaluate the research data. The research was completed with 727 people. Result: A statistically significant relation was found between the COVID-19 fear with age, gender, marital status, having children, having a chronic disease, working status and being health personnel, watching coronavirus news and always talk about coronavirus at home settings. Conclusıon Accordingly, it is recommended to determine the fear of coronavirus in the society, to identify high-risk individuals by performing community screenings and to provide psychological support. It is very important to diversify and implement protective intervention programs in order to reduce some of the psychological consequences of fear and fear.
Keywords : COVID 19, Fear, Affecting factors, Pandemic