Did Individuals' Fear of COVID-19 Affect Their Participation in Cancer Screenings? An Example from Eastern Turkey
Özet
This letter presents key findings from a study conducted in Eastern Turkey, which explored the impact of individuals' fear of COVID-19 on their participation in cancer screenings. Data from 393 participants aged 50-70 years revealed that higher levels of COVID-19 fear significantly decreased the likelihood of engaging in screening behaviors during the pandemic. The study highlights that fear of infection led to health care avoidance, posing a barrier to early cancer detection. These findings underscore the importance of addressing psychological factors such as fear during public health emergencies to ensure continued access to preventive care.
Anahtar kelimeler
Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma Amaçları
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SKA 3: Sağlıklı Bireyler
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SKA 5: Cinsiyet Eşitliği
Atıf için künye
Bal, S., & Yalçınöz Baysal, H. (2025). Did Individuals' Fear of COVID-19 Affect Their Participation in Cancer Screenings? An Example from Eastern Turkey. DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS, 19. https://doi.org/10.1017/dmp.2025.130
BibTeX
@article{bal2025-323032,
author = {Bal, Sevgi and Yalçınöz Baysal, Hasret},
title = {Did Individuals' Fear of COVID-19 Affect Their Participation in Cancer Screenings? An Example from Eastern Turkey},
journal = {DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS},
year = {2025},
volume = {19},
issn = {1935-7893},
doi = {10.1017/dmp.2025.130},
url = {https://akademik.atauni.edu.tr/yayinlar/323032-did-individuals-fear-of-covid-19-affect-their-participation-in-cancer-screenings}
}