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Predictors of COVID-Related stress in a community sample in Turkey: a cross-sectional study

Ozmete, Emine, Pak, Melike, Duru, Serdarhan

Özet

The distinctive mental health features associated with COVID-19 have gained importance as the psychological effects of the pandemic on the community become more visible. This study aims to assess the COVID-related stress status and associated factors in the community sample of Turkey. The sample of this cross-sectional study is composed of 2.065 people between the ages of 18-90. Data were collected through an online survey prepared by Google.docs between October-December, 2020. Mild to moderate stress was found in the community with the most common symptoms of the fear of contamination and danger. Some variables, such as being female and the severity of COVID-19 illness, were associated with higher COVID-related stress. Vulnerable groups associated with high stress should be monitored during the pandemic. The findings of this study will guide the practices of professionals working in the field of public health, healthcare, or mental health in possible future pandemics.

Anahtar Kelimeler
COVID stress predictors risk groups mental health pandemic COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY MENTAL-HEALTH ANXIETY IMPACT FEAR METAANALYSIS DISORDERS OUTCOMES CARE
WoS Kategorileri
Environmental Sciences Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
Künye
Dergi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
Yıl
2025
Cilt
35
Sayı
4
Sayfa
933-947
ISSN
0960-3123
eISSN
1369-1619
DOI
10.1080/09603123.2024.2375350
WoS UID
WOS:001262180800001
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