Effects of COVID-19 Fear on Society's Quality of Life

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dc.contributor.authorDemirbas, Nur
dc.contributor.authorKutlu, Ruhusen
dc.date.accessioned2024-02-23T13:59:34Z
dc.date.available2024-02-23T13:59:34Z
dc.date.issued2022
dc.departmentNEÜen_US
dc.description.abstractThe COVID-19 pandemic is an important factor affecting the health of people worldwide, as well as a source of fear, stress, and anxiety. The aim of this study was to determine the level of fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkish society and evaluate its effects on quality of life. The sociodemographic information form, COVID-19 Fear Scale (FCV-19S), and WHOQOL-BREF Quality of Life Scale were applied to the participants. A total of 705 people, who were accessed via the internet, responded willingly to the study, which was planned as a cross-sectional analytical study. The mean FCV-19S score was 17.4 +/- 5.9 (7-32) points. Fear points were higher among females than males (p < 0.001), and among single individuals than among those who were married (p = 0.049). Fear scores were low for tradesmen, those with low educational status, and those with high income levels (p < 0.001). According to the WHOQOL-BREF Scale, the FCV19S of those with very good quality of life was low (p = 0.042), and the FCV-19S of those who were not satisfied with life was high (p < 0.001). Statistically, a weak negative correlation was detected between the fear scores, and physical health and psychological health (r = - 0.190, r = - 0.198, p < 0.001). Fear level varies according to gender, education, and income level, regardless of age. As fear increases, quality of life decreases, and physical and psychological health were negatively affected. The authors believed that the outcome of the study would help inform the public about COVID-19, as well as cope with the psychological effects and fears of COVID-19.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s11469-021-00550-x
dc.identifier.endpage2822en_US
dc.identifier.issn1557-1874
dc.identifier.issn1557-1882
dc.identifier.issue5en_US
dc.identifier.pmid34539282en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85115034585en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage2813en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00550-x
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12452/11241
dc.identifier.volume20en_US
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000696122600001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ1en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSpringeren_US
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal Of Mental Health And Addictionen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.subjectCovid-19en_US
dc.subjectFearen_US
dc.subjectQuality Of Lifeen_US
dc.subjectMental Healthen_US
dc.titleEffects of COVID-19 Fear on Society's Quality of Lifeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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