Anxiety, Knowledge, and Preventive Behaviors among COVID-19 Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Coronavirus Concerns

Fallah, Bahare; Fathi, Fatemeh; Adham, Mohammad; Moradi, Melika; Nasiriani, Khadijeh; Jambarsang, Sara; Bakhshi, Fatemeh

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Volume 11, Issue 3 (6-2024)

2024, 11(3): 1-9

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Anxiety, Knowledge, and Preventive Behaviors among COVID-19 Survivors: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Coronavirus Concerns

Bahare Fallah

Research Center for Nursing and Midwifery Care, Non-communicable Diseases Research Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran , f.bakhshi@ssu.ac.ir

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Introduction: This study aims to examine the interplay between COVID-19-related knowledge, anxiety, and preventive behaviors among individuals who have survived COVID-19.
Material & Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design recruited 230 participants from three public hospitals through simple randomization. Participants completed a questionnaire via email and phone, comprising sections on personal information, the Corona Disease Anxiety Scale (CDAS), and COVID-19 knowledge and preventive behaviors. Data analysis utilized T-tests, ANOVA, and regression models.
Results: Out of 230 individuals, 200 responded (an 87% response rate). Education level significantly correlated with COVID-19 knowledge and preventive behaviors. Job status also showed a significant association with participants' understanding and actions regarding COVID-19. Regression analyses revealed that higher levels of knowledge (β=0.5, p=0.001) and anxiety (β=0.182, p=0.001) were linked to increased engagement in preventive behaviors.
Conclusion: This study focused on COVID-19 survivors, finding that anxiety may serve as a motivating factor for engaging in preventive behaviors. These findings hold implications for policymakers in promoting effective preventive measures.

Keywords: COVID-19, Health Knowledge, Preventive Behavior, Anxiety

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: Psychology
Received: 2023/12/13 | Accepted: 2024/05/6 | Published: 2024/06/21

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