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Pandemics, which have the potential for affecting millions of people in different countries, are associated with many psychosocial stressors, including health threats to oneself and loved ones. Studies show that the Covid-19 pandemic, similar to the previous pandemics, is associated with research psychological distress and disorders. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between health anxiety and life satisfaction of individuals during the pandemic in a cross-sectional and longitudinal design using relational analyses. For this purpose, Health Anxiety Inventory and Life Satisfaction Scale were employed to collect data in the study. Considering the DSM-5 Illness Anxiety Disorder criteria, six months between the two measurements were determined, and the months of March and September 2020 were evaluated within the scope of the study. According to study findings, there is no statistically significant change was found in health anxiety during the six-month period. In the first measurement, health anxiety is not a variable that predicts life satisfaction, while health anxiety in the second measurement stands out as a variable that indicates the life satisfaction of individuals. According to the other finding of the study, there is a negative relationship between age and health anxiety. It can be said that as age increases, health anxiety decreases accordingly. All findings were discussed together with previous studies and suggestions were presented. Other studies in the field emphasize the need for studies that longitudinally address the impact of the pandemic period on psychological health.