The Effect of Covid-19 Phobia on The Health of Women Aged 15-49: An Empirical Study

Authors : Özlem Karabulutlu, Cansu Mine Aydın

Pages : 74-84

Doi:10.37989/gumussagbil.1506386

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Publication Date : 2025-03-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The research has been conducted as an empirical descriptive study to determine the effect of Covid-19 phobia on the health of women aged 15-49. The population of the research consisted of 5200 women between the ages of 15-49 living in Selim district of Kars, and the sample has been calculated as 358 women. “Descriptive Information Form” and “Covid-19 Phobia Scale” have been used to collect data. The number percentage calculations, t test, Mann Whitney-U test and chi-square significance tests have been used to evaluate the data. The average Covid-19 phobia score of women has been determined as 69.27±17.41 and has been found to be high. The Covid-19 phobia levels of women having the chronic diseases and married women have been found to be higher (p<0.05). The level of Covid-19 phobia experienced by women who did not do physical activity has been found to be higher (p<0.05). It has been determined that during the pandemic period, women\\\'s appetite increased, they gained weight, and their complaints after the Covid-19 disease still continue. High Covid-19 phobia negatively affects women\\\'s psychological well-being, social and physical health.
Keywords : Anksiyete, Covid-19 Fobi, Kadın Sağlığı