Factor Affecting Fear, Anxiety and Depression During COVID-19 in Turkey: A Cross- Sectional Study

Authors : Seda KOCAK, Aysun KAZAK, Serdar KARAKULLUKÇU

Pages : 479-485

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.984601

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Publication Date : 2022-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study was to research levels of fear, anxiety and depression related with the COVID-19 outbreak and the potential risk factors contributing these facts within the population of Turkey. Methods: 377 people participated in this study. This study conducted from September to the end of December 2020. An online survey was performed by using the Individual Information Form, The Fear of COVID-19 Scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(7-35 points); and Hospital Anxiety and Depression insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(HAD); Scale; HAD-A insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(0-3 points, ≥10);, HAD-D insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(0-3 points, ≥7);. Results: When Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale are examined, the anxiety scores of 15.9% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(> 10, n = 60); and depression scores of 34.2% insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(> 7, n = 129); of the participants are higher than the cut-off points. HAD-A, HAD-D and COVID-Fear data were positively significantly correlated with each other insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p <0.001);. In regression analysis, females, those with a relative who has at least one chronic illness, those with mental disorders, and those receiving psychological support were determined as risk factors. Conclusion: Interrelationships of mental wellbeing, and health status changing at an individual basis must be taken into consideration while evaluating psychological effects of COVID-19.
Keywords : anxiety, COVID 19, depression, fear