Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effects of COVID-19 fear experienced by mothers during the pandemic on maternal attachment.
 Materials and Method: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted between 15.03.2022-15.04.2022 with 170 puerperium hospitalized in the obstetrics and gynecology department of a state hospital. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, COVID-19 Fear Scale and Maternal Attachment Scale (MATS) created by the researchers.
 Findings: Among the puerperas included in the study, 62.4% were between 26-35 years of age, 51.8% were high school graduates, 68.8% were unemployed, and 47.6% lived on minimum wage. According to multivariate linear regression analysis, it was found that the total score of the MBS affected age, occupation, income status and social security status and was a significant predictor of fear of COVID-19 (p
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