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The Relationship Between the Level of Nursing Students’ Awareness of Covid-19and Their Hygiene Behaviors
Authors : Özlem Tekir
Pages : 659-666
Doi:10.53424/balikesirsbd.1111948
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Publication Date : 2023-09-28
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Aim: This research was conducted to reveal the level of awareness about COVID-19 and hygiene behaviors among nursing students and to examine the correlation between the two. Materials and Methods: The study, in which a descriptive and cross-sectional design was used, was conducted between May 17 and June 18, 2021. The study sample consisted of students who were from the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university and volunteered to participate in the research. Data were collected via an online questionnaire that consisted of three measures, namely a descriptive data form, the COVID-19 Hygiene Scale, and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Awareness Scale. Results: Students\' scores on the COVID-19 hygiene scale (103.62±21.95) and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) awareness scale (60.18±14.70) were found to be high. The results of the correlation analysis indicated that the COVID-19 Hygiene Scale had a moderate and positive relationship with the "Awareness of Following Current Developments” subscale and the "Contagion Precaution Awareness” subscale of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Awareness Scale and a strong and positive relationship with "Hygiene Precaution Awareness” subscale. Besides, a moderate, positive correlation was found between the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Awareness Scale and COVID-19 Hygiene Scale. Conclusion: In conclusion, it was found that the awareness level and hygiene behaviors of nursing students participating in our study about COVID-19 were high.Keywords : Hemşirelik öğrencileri, COVID-19, COVID-19 Farkındalık Düzeyi, COVID-19 Hijyen Davranışları