Determining the Fear of COVID-19 in Parents and Affecting Factors
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Aim: This research was conducted to determine the fear of COVID-19 in parents during the pandemic and the factors affecting it.
Material and Method: This research is both a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The research was conducted with parents (both health personnel and not) inhabiting Erzurum. The sample group was determined by the smallest sampling method calculation formula and 511 parents were reached. "Introductory Information Form" and "COVID-19 Fear Scale," were used as data collection tools in the study.
Results: COVID-19 fear level of parents who had low income and sent their children to kindergartens/daycares was substantially high. The levels of COVID-19 fear in parents are on average.
Conclusion: According to the findings of the research, it was determined that the parents' COVID-19 fear levels are average. The COVID-19 fear level of parents who had low income and sent their children to kindergartens/daycares was substantially high. Besides, COVID-19-related fear affected the habit of going out and the life qualities of parents. The increased COVID-19 fear level has its negative share considering children, parents, and social background; therefore, every activity that can help social and mental health should be supported.
Anahtar Kelimeler
COVID-19, Parents, Fear, Factors Affecting the Fear
Proje Numarası
YOK
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