The Effect of Coronavirus Fear on Cyberchondria Level in Students Studying in the Field of Health

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives: This research was conducted to determine the effect of coronavirus fear on cyberchondria levels in students studying in the health field. Materials and method: The sample of the descriptive, correlational, and cross-sectional research conducted with students at Vocational School of Health Services between March 2022 and June 2022 is 304. "Personal Information Form," "Coronavirus (Covid-19) Fear Scale," and "Cyberchondria Severity Scale Short-Form" were applied to students who accepted to participate in the study. Results: The mean age of the students was 20.02 ± 1.15 (min: 18; max: 25); 73.0% were female. The average score of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Fear Scale of the students participating in the study was 20.55 ± 4.47 (min: 7; max: 32), and the average score of the Cyberchondria Severity Scale was 35.93 ± 5.35 (min: 16; max: 46). It was determined that there was a statistically significant and positive relationship between the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Fear Scale and the Cyberchondria Severity Scale (r=0.579, p