PURPOSE: To investigate health anxiety-related factors in the early stages of pandemic in Turkey. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study included 1046 participants who responded to the online survey anonymously between 28 March and 04 April 2020. FINDINGS: Demographic data, postpandemic attitudes towards the elderly and precaution-taking behaviors were health anxiety-related factors. The main predictors of the health anxiety were the level of hopelessness, perception of self, time spent on social media, and following COVID-19 pandemic-related news. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The results of this study are important in terms of understanding the health anxiety during the pandemic and providing data support for the proper interventions.
PURPOSE: To investigate health anxiety-related factors in the early stages of pandemic in Turkey. DESIGN AND METHODS: This study included 1046 participants who responded to the online survey anonymously between 28 March and 04 April 2020. FINDINGS: Demographic data, postpandemic attitudes towards the elderly and precaution-taking behaviors were health anxiety-related factors. The main predictors of the health anxiety were the level of hopelessness, perception of self, time spent on social media, and following COVID-19 pandemic-related news. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The results of this study are important in terms of understanding the health anxiety during the pandemic and providing data support for the proper interventions.
Authors: Rachel V Herron; Breanna C Lawrence; Nancy E G Newall; Doug Ramsey; Candice M Waddell-Henowitch; Jennifer Dauphinais Journal: Soc Sci Med Date: 2022-06-16 Impact factor: 5.379