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Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3 30 Ekim 2026
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Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors

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This study examined the relationships among scabies fear, self-protection awareness and protection behaviors, and identified predictors of communicable disease awareness and protection behaviors among university students. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 680 female students residing in a dormitory. Data were collected between December 2024 and February 2025 using a Personal Information Form, the Scabies Fear Scale, and the Communicable Disease Risk Awareness and Protection Scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 31 and PROCESS macro (Model 4). Hierarchical regression analysis indicated that age was a significant negative predictor, whereas higher economic status and maternal education were positive predictors of communicable disease awareness and protection behaviors. The inclusion of the subscale dimensions of the Scabies Fear Scale in Model 2 significantly increased the explained variance (ΔR²=0.05, p<0.001), and the addition of scabies knowledge further improved the model (ΔR²=0.01, p<0.01), with the final model explaining 12.2% of the variance. Mediation analysis indicated a significant indirect effect of scabies fear on protection behaviors through self-protection awareness. While the total effect of scabies fear on protection behaviors was significant (B=0.146, p=0.004), the direct effect became non-significant after including the mediator (B=0.022, p=0.517). The indirect effect was significant (B=0.124, 95%CI [0.041, 0.207]). These findings highlight the potential role of self-protection awareness in the association between emotional responses and protection behaviors and suggest that awareness-based interventions may represent a useful approach for promoting communicable disease prevention.

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This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Etik Beyan

Ethical approval was obtained from the Human Research Ethics Committee of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University (Approval No: 31.10.2024/517515; Protocol No: 850). Written institutional permission was also secured prior to data collection. Participants were informed about the aim, scope, and voluntary nature of the study. Informed consent was obtained electronically, and only those who consented were allowed to proceed. Participants were informed of their right to withdraw at any stage without any consequences. Data were collected anonymously, no personally identifiable information was recorded, and all data were handled confidentially and used solely for research purposes. The study was conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.

Teşekkür

The authors gratefully acknowledge all participants for their essential role in this research.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlığın Geliştirilmesi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Nisan 2026

Kabul Tarihi

22 Ekim 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Sürücü, E., & Kulakçı Altıntaş, H. (2026). Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors. Eskişehir Türk Dünyası Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Halk Sağlığı Dergisi, 11(3), 313-324. https://doi.org/10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709
AMA
1.Sürücü E, Kulakçı Altıntaş H. Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors. ESTÜDAM Halk Sağlığı Dergisi. 2026;11(3):313-324. doi:10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709
Chicago
Sürücü, Enise, ve Hülya Kulakçı Altıntaş. 2026. “Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors”. Eskişehir Türk Dünyası Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Halk Sağlığı Dergisi 11 (3): 313-24. https://doi.org/10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709.
EndNote
Sürücü E, Kulakçı Altıntaş H (01 Ekim 2026) Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors. Eskişehir Türk Dünyası Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Halk Sağlığı Dergisi 11 3 313–324.
IEEE
[1]E. Sürücü ve H. Kulakçı Altıntaş, “Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors”, ESTÜDAM Halk Sağlığı Dergisi, c. 11, sy 3, ss. 313–324, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709.
ISNAD
Sürücü, Enise - Kulakçı Altıntaş, Hülya. “Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors”. Eskişehir Türk Dünyası Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Halk Sağlığı Dergisi 11/3 (01 Ekim 2026): 313-324. https://doi.org/10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709.
JAMA
1.Sürücü E, Kulakçı Altıntaş H. Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors. ESTÜDAM Halk Sağlığı Dergisi. 2026;11:313–324.
MLA
Sürücü, Enise, ve Hülya Kulakçı Altıntaş. “Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors”. Eskişehir Türk Dünyası Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi Halk Sağlığı Dergisi, c. 11, sy 3, Ekim 2026, ss. 313-24, doi:10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709.
Vancouver
1.Enise Sürücü, Hülya Kulakçı Altıntaş. Communicable disease protection behaviors among female dormitory-resident university students: The mediating role of self-protection awareness between scabies fear and protection behaviors. ESTÜDAM Halk Sağlığı Dergisi. 01 Ekim 2026;11(3):313-24. doi:10.35232/estudamhsd.1928709

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