Izkušnje in strahovi medicinskih sester v času covida-19

Introduction: COVID-19 has profoundly affected people's physical and mental health. Nurses, a crucial part of the healthcare workforce, face considerable anxiety due to the risk of infection. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between COVID-19 fear levels among infected and non-infected nurses and to identify the influencing factors.Methods: For this cross-sectional study, data were collected through an online survey from 20 to 27 December 2020. A total of 281 nurses in Turkey participated, of whom 95 were COVID-19-positive and 186 were COVID-negative. Data were collected using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale. Descriptive statistics, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, one-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05.Results: The sample consisted of 58.9% women and 41.1% men. Of the participants who tested positive, 42.1% had cared for COVID-19 patients on the night shift, compared to 35.5% of those who tested negative. Both groups reported using inadequate protective equipment. COVID-19-positive nurses reported an anxiety score of 22.89 (s = 8.97), while COVID-19-negative nurses reported an anxiety score of 21.10 (s = 7.11).Discussion and conclusion: Higher anxiety levels were observed among nurses who tested positive for COVID-19. These results emphasise the need for more support and resources for nurses. It is important to address nurses' anxiety and take appropriate measures, including reasonable shift schedules and psychological support.