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Geleceğin COVID-19 Pandemi Savaşçıları Hemşirelik Öğrencilerinin Düşünceleri: Korku Çekiciliği Üzerine Nitel Bir Değerlendirme

Year 2025, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 192 - 198, 28.03.2025

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı geleceğin sağlık profesyonelleri olan hemşirelik öğrencilerinin “COVID-19 Pandemisi” kavramı hakkında ne düşündüklerini belirlemektir. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Bu nitel araştırmada, 1. ve 2. sınıf öğrencilerinin COVID-19 Pandemisine ilişkin yansımalarını elde etmek amacıyla veri toplama aracı olarak Kelime İlişkilendirme Testi (WAT) kullanılmış ve "COVID-19 Pandemisi" kavramı yüz ifadeleri aracılığıyla tanımlanmıştır. Gönüllü öğrencilerle (n=97) yüzyüze görüşmeler yapıldı. Bulgular: 97 hemşirelik öğrencisinden COVID-19 Pandemisine ilişkin toplanan verilerin analizi sonucunda beş ana kategori ortaya çıktı: Algılanan tehdit değerlendirmesi [frekans, f:144], başa çıkma tepkisi [f:134], maske/mesafe/temizlik [f=189], “COVID-19 Pandemisi” teriminin öğrencilerde uyandırdığı yansımalardan hareketle, COVID-19 hastalığına ilişkin özel çağrışımlar [f=57] ve kısıtlama/yasaklamalar [f=45] yapılmıştır. Sonuç: Bu çalışmada hemşirelik öğrencileriyle yapılan niteliksel değerlendirme, korku ve tehdit algısının motivasyon yoluyla ele alınması konusunda farklı bir bakış açısı sağlayabilir.

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Çalışmaya başlamadan önce yerel İzmir Tınaztepe Üniversitesi Bilimel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Kurulundan onay (onay tarihi: 02/12/2021, No:30) ve çalışmanın yürütüldüğü fakülteden izin alınmıştır. Yazarlar arası çıkar çatışması yoktur.

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The Reflections of Nursing Students, the Future COVID-19 Pandemic Warriors: A Qualitative Evaluation on Fear Appeal

Year 2025, Volume: 14 Issue: 1, 192 - 198, 28.03.2025

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine what nursing students, the future health professionals, think about the concept of “COVID-19 Pandemic”. Material and Methods: This qualitative study employed the Word Association Test (WAT) as a data collection tool to obtain the reflections regarding COVID-19 Pandemic among the first and the second-year students, and the concept of "COVID-19 Pandemic" was defined through face-to-face interviews carried out with the volunteering students (n=97). Results: Analysis of data collected from 97 nursing students regarding COVID-19 Pandemic yielded five main categories: Perceived threat assessment [frequency, f:144], coping response [f:134], mask/distance/cleaning [f=189], special connotations for COVID-19 disease [f=57], and restrictions/bans [f=45]), based on the reflections that the term “COVID-19 Pandemic” evoked among the students. Conclusion: The qualitative assessment conducted in this study with nursing students may provide a different perspective on the handling of fear and threat perception through motivation.

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References

  • Bahar, M, Johnstone A.H., Sutcliffe R.G. (1999). Investigation of students’ cognitive structure in elementary genetics through word association tests. Journal of Biology Education. 33:134–41. https://doi.org/10.1080/00219266.1999.9655653
  • Bashirian, S., Barati, M., Mohammadi, Y., Moaddabshoar, L., & Dogonchi, M. (2019). An application of the protection motivation theory to predict breast self-examination behavior among female healthcare workers. European Journal of Breast Health, 15(2):90–7. https://doi.org/10.5152/ejbh.2019.4537
  • Cakar, S. (2009). The use of fear attraction in advertisements. Bahçeşehir University, Institute of Social Sciences, Advertising Graduate Program, Istanbul: Unpublished Master's Thesis.
  • Catton, H. (2022). Two years into the pandemic massive investment in nursing is more urgent than ever. International Nursing Review, 69(2):115-117 https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12766
  • Clubb, A.& Hinkle, J. (2015). Protection motivation theory as a theoretical framework for understanding the use of protective measures. Criminal Justice Studies, 28(3):1-20. https://doi.org/10.1080/1478601X.2015.1050590
  • Conner, M. (2010). Cognitive determinants of health behavior. (in) A. Steptoe (ed.), Handbook of Behavioral Medicine, Chapter II, New York: Springer-Verlag Publisher, p.19-30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09488-5_2
  • Deese J. (1962). Form class and the determinants of association. Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior. 1:79–84.
  • Deliktas, Demirci, A., Oruc, M., Kabukcuoglu, K. (2021). 'It was difficult, but our struggle to touch lives gave us strength': The experience of nurses working on COVID-19 wards. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 30(5-6):732-741. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15602
  • Elbi, H., Altan, S., Cetinkaya, A. C., & Rahman, S. (2019). The Reflections of Final Year Medical Students About Nursing Home: "Loneliness and Abandonment". Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research, 23(2), 77–82. https://doi.org/10.4235/agmr.19.0020
  • Hedman, E., Axelsson E, Andersson E, Lekander M, Ljótsson B. (2016). Exposure-based cognitivebehavioural therapy via the internet and as bibliotherapy for somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder: randomised controlled trial. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 209(5):407-413. https://doi.org/ 10.1192/bjp.bp.116.181396
  • Hovell, M.F., Wahlgren, D.R. & Gehrman, C.A. (2002). The Behavioral Ecological Model: Integrating public health and behavioral science. (in) Emerging Theories in Health Promotion Practice and Research: Strategies for Improving Public Health (editors). DiClemente RJ, Crosby RA, Kegler MC First Edition. New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. p. 347-85.
  • Huang L, Xu F., Liu H. (2020). Emotional responses and coping strategies of nurses and nursing college students during COVID-19 outbreak. MedRxiv the Preprint Server for Health Sciences. https://doi.org/ 10.1101/2020.03.05.20031898
  • Naser, A.Y., Dahmash, E.Z., Al-Rousan, R., Alwafi, H., Alrawashdeh, H.M., Ghoul, I., ... & Abuthawabeh, R. (2020). Mental health status of the general population, healthcare professionals, and university students during 2019 coronavirus disease outbreak in Jordan: a cross-sectional study. medRxiv https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.1730
  • Okuyan, C. B., Karasu, F., & Polat, F. (2020). The Effect of covid-19 on the health anxiety levels of nursing students'. Van Journal of Health Sciences, 13:45-52.
  • Rootman, I., Goodstadt, M., Potvin, L. & Springett, J. (2011). Framework for Evaluation of health promotion. (In) Evaluations in Health Promotion Principles and Perspectives (cev). (Editors) Rootman I, Goodstadt M, Hyndman B, McQueen DV, Potvin L, Springett J, Ziglio E.. Ministry of Health. (WHO Regional Publications. European Series, No. 92) 1st Edition, Ankara: Anıl Printing.
  • Rees, C.E., Sheard, C.E., McPherson, AC. (2002). A qualitative study to explore undergraduate medical students’ attitudes towards communication skills learning. Medical Teacher, 24:289–93. https://doi.org/10.1080/01421590220134123.
  • Tong, A., Sainsbury, P., Craig, J. (2007). Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance,19:349-57. https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzm042
  • Williams G. (2020). The true worth of a nurse … time to act! Journal of Advanced Nursing,76(10):2469-2470. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14418.
  • Yanik, D., & Yesilcinar, İ. (2021). The effects of social isolation experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing students: Qualitative research. Journal of Health Academics, 8(2): 103-112.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Preventative Health Care, Health Promotion, Public Health (Other), Public Health Nursing
Journal Section Articles
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Orhan Çakır 0000-0002-4231-3561

Aynur Çetinkaya 0000-0003-1599-0070

Project Number Yok
Publication Date March 28, 2025
Submission Date January 8, 2025
Acceptance Date February 11, 2025
Published in Issue Year 2025 Volume: 14 Issue: 1

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APA Çakır, O., & Çetinkaya, A. (2025). The Reflections of Nursing Students, the Future COVID-19 Pandemic Warriors: A Qualitative Evaluation on Fear Appeal. Balıkesir Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(1), 192-198. https://doi.org/10.53424/balikesirsbd.1615505

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