The influence of face masks use, immunity boosters and visiting risky places on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic in Serbia and Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were recommended to implement new health behaviors into their daily routines to prevent the viral spread. The aim of this study was to investigate whether specific health behaviors, such as wearing face masks, taking immunity boosters and visiting risky places were associated with a higher level of stress due to COVID-19 in the general adult population.

Method

This cross-sectional study was conducted from September 1, 2020 to October 1, 2021 in eight randomly chosen cities of two Serbian speaking countries (Republic of Serbia and Republic of Srpska - Bosnia and Herzegovina). Participants filled a socio-epidemiologic questionnaire, COVID Stress Scales (CSS) and the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

Results

The study inclu

SUBMITTER: Joksimovic B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11954178 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature