Research Article

THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY

Volume: 6 Number: 2 August 31, 2021
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THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY

Abstract

Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of Covid 19 Fear on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients. Method: Descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey. The research was conducted between October 2020 and January 2021. Data were collected from four dialysis centers. A webbased survey was used. Covid 19 Fear Scale and Nottingham Health Profile tolls was used. Results: It was found that the fear of the patients increased due to the risk of Covid 19 and therefore their quality of life decreased. The pandemic process experienced fear due to emotional problems, sleep problems, social isolation and physical activity limitation. Conclusion and Suggestions: It has been determined that the fear of Covid 19 negatively affects life activities and makes life difficult. In pandemic, it is necessary to carefully evaluate hemodialysis patients. Healthcare professionals serving hemodialysis patients should also help solve their psychological problems.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

August 31, 2021

Submission Date

February 17, 2021

Acceptance Date

April 18, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Parlak, A. G., & Akgün Şahin, Z. (2021). THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 6(2), 367-382. https://doi.org/10.47115/jshs.882164
AMA
1.Parlak AG, Akgün Şahin Z. THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY. JSHS. 2021;6(2):367-382. doi:10.47115/jshs.882164
Chicago
Parlak, Ayşe Gül, and Zümrüt Akgün Şahin. 2021. “THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY”. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 (2): 367-82. https://doi.org/10.47115/jshs.882164.
EndNote
Parlak AG, Akgün Şahin Z (August 1, 2021) THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6 2 367–382.
IEEE
[1]A. G. Parlak and Z. Akgün Şahin, “THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY”, JSHS, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 367–382, Aug. 2021, doi: 10.47115/jshs.882164.
ISNAD
Parlak, Ayşe Gül - Akgün Şahin, Zümrüt. “THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY”. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 6/2 (August 1, 2021): 367-382. https://doi.org/10.47115/jshs.882164.
JAMA
1.Parlak AG, Akgün Şahin Z. THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY. JSHS. 2021;6:367–382.
MLA
Parlak, Ayşe Gül, and Zümrüt Akgün Şahin. “THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY”. Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 2, Aug. 2021, pp. 367-82, doi:10.47115/jshs.882164.
Vancouver
1.Ayşe Gül Parlak, Zümrüt Akgün Şahin. THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 FEAR ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS: A CORRELATION STUDY IN TURKEY. JSHS. 2021 Aug. 1;6(2):367-82. doi:10.47115/jshs.882164

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