Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Sultan Zortul; Abdulsamet Zortul

doi:10.62425/jmefm.1607308

Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the anxiety levels of individuals caring for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and to determine the factors associated with the discontinuation of caregiving. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 150 caregivers. A questionnaire consisting of sociodemographic characteristics and caregiving-related questions, together with the Beck Anxiety Inventory, was administered to the participants. Relationships between variables were analyzed using the chi-square test, Fisher’s exact test, and Student’s t test/Mann–Whitney U test. A P value of <.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: Among the participants, 55.3% were found to have minimal or no anxiety. In addition, 35.3% reported that they had considered stopping caregiving. The consideration of the cessation of caregiving was significantly associated with educational level (P=.04) and smoking status (P=.01). Furthermore, female participants were observed to have higher levels of anxiety (P=.006). Conclusion: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a considerable proportion of caregivers experienced anxiety symptoms, and certain sociodemographic factors were found to be associated with caregiving-related decisions. These findings highlight the importance of evaluating caregivers in terms of psychological support and follow-up.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Primary Health Care

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sultan Zortul ^*
0000-0002-7775-5829
Türkiye

Abdulsamet Zortul
0000-0003-2991-5979
Türkiye

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

December 25, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 22, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 3 Number: 1

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62425/jmefm.1607308

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https://izlik.org/JA59BF64KT

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RIS / Bibtex

APA

Zortul, S., & Zortul, A. (2026). Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Medical Education and Family Medicine, 3(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.62425/jmefm.1607308

AMA

1.Zortul S, Zortul A. Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. J Med Educ Family Med. 2026;3(1):18-22. doi:10.62425/jmefm.1607308

Chicago

Zortul, Sultan, and Abdulsamet Zortul. 2026. “Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives Are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic”. Journal of Medical Education and Family Medicine 3 (1): 18-22. https://doi.org/10.62425/jmefm.1607308.

EndNote

Zortul S, Zortul A (April 1, 2026) Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Medical Education and Family Medicine 3 1 18–22.

IEEE

[1]S. Zortul and A. Zortul, “Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic”, J Med Educ Family Med, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 18–22, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.62425/jmefm.1607308.

ISNAD

Zortul, Sultan - Zortul, Abdulsamet. “Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives Are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic”. Journal of Medical Education and Family Medicine 3/1 (April 1, 2026): 18-22. https://doi.org/10.62425/jmefm.1607308.

JAMA

1.Zortul S, Zortul A. Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. J Med Educ Family Med. 2026;3:18–22.

MLA

Zortul, Sultan, and Abdulsamet Zortul. “Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives Are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic”. Journal of Medical Education and Family Medicine, vol. 3, no. 1, Apr. 2026, pp. 18-22, doi:10.62425/jmefm.1607308.

Vancouver

1.Sultan Zortul, Abdulsamet Zortul. Evaluation of Anxiety Levels of Caregivers Whose Relatives are Cancer Patients During the Covid-19 Pandemic. J Med Educ Family Med. 2026 Apr. 1;3(1):18-22. doi:10.62425/jmefm.1607308