Effect of Knowledge on COVID-19 and Hygiene Behavior on the Mental Health of Cosmetology Students

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to confirm the knowledge on COVID-19 and hygiene behavior of cosmetology students and identify factors affecting mental health.Methods: In the analysis, SPSS/WIN program was used. Univariate analysis was used for knowledge COVID-19, preventive behavior, and mental health, and stepwise multiple regression was used for factors affecting mental health.Results: The factors affecting the mental health of cosmetology students were identified as knowledge related to COVID-19, subjective health perception, and part-time job.Conclusion: In this study, 34.9% and 36.2% of the borderline and severe groups of anxiety and depression respectively, which are subfactors of the mental health of cosmetology students, were identified. In future studies, it is considered necessary to expand sample and the influencing factors.