Fear of COVID-19 and Care Burden in Home Caregivers of COVID-19 Patients

Authors : Ebru Gül, Ümmühan Aktürk, Behice Erci

Pages : 662-674

Doi:10.58605/bingolsaglik.1504449

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Publication Date : 2024-12-07

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study was conducted to assess the fear of COVID-19 and the caregiver burden of COVID-19 patients. This study used a descriptive design. Individuals aged 18 years and older who provided home care to COVID-19 patients. Data of study were collected using the \"Introductory Questionnaire\", \"The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S)\" and \"The Zarit Burden Inventory (ZBI)\". Number, percentage distribution, mean, standard deviation, Cronbach α, regression and general linear model multivariate analysis were used in the evaluation of the data. In this study, the mean FCV-19S score of the caregivers was 21.5±9.2, and the mean ZBI score was 37.8±24.6. Multivariate analysis found that all the independent variables accounted for 52.5% of the total variance for fear of COVID-19 (R=492589.02, F=40.78, p<0.001). Multivariate analysis found that all the independent variables accounted for 47.6% of the total variance for care burden (R=3023237.39, F=33.53, p<0.001). Having COVID-19, experiencing bereavement due to COVID-19, worry about being infected with COVID-19, fear of death while giving care, and self-assessed health status were found to be important predictors for FCV-19S and ZBI. As a result, considering that caregivers of COVID-19 patients have training and counseling, especially psychological support, can facilitate the care of COVID-19 patients at home.
Keywords : COVID 19, COVID 19 korkusu, bakım yükü, bakım vermek, bakım veren