The Effect of Nurses' Fear of Catching COVID-19 on Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Vitamin D use during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effect of the nurses' fear of catching COVID-19 on healthy lifestyle behaviors and vitamin D use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design and Methods: This study had a descriptive web-based design. The research population consists of 247 nurses working at Yozgat Bozok University Research and Application Hospital Findings: It was observed that high education level, chronic physiological disorder, not having children and being satisfied with their profession affect healthy lifestyle behaviors positively. Conclusion: It is considered that this study will provide valuable clues about the points that nurses should be supported to cope with the fear of COVID-19 and show healthy lifestyle behaviors during the pandemic. In order for nurses to adopt a healthier lifestyle during and after the pandemic process, to maintain this, to be an example to their patients.

Keywords

• vitamin d
• covid-19
• fear
• healthy lifestyle behaviors
• nursing
• d vitamini
• covid- 19
• korku
• sağlıklı yaşam biçimi davranışları
• hemşirelik