The effect of fear of contagion/being contagious on depression, anxiety and stress levels of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

University students are generally quite active in social life. It is thought that their fear of contagion/being contagious will affect their depression, anxiety and stress levels due to the removal of restrictions and the increase in individual responsibilities. This study aims to determine the effect of fear of contagion/being contagious on depression, anxiety and stress levels of university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

This study, descriptive and cross-sectional. Quantitative data were collected using the Demographic Information Form, the Fear of Contagion/Transmission Scale and the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale. The sample included 3500 participants. Descriptive statistics were used for the presentation of the results. The STROBE checklist f

SUBMITTER: Iskender MD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877842 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature