Fear Of Coronavirus Research Articles

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Health Care Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has taken a significant toll on people worldwide, and in particular, on the health care workers (HCWs) who have worked on the frontlines in the fight against the pandemic. The goal of this study was to investigate the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and related factors in HCWs in the era of COVID-19.Methods:This cross-sectional survey study was conducted between September 15, and October 15, 2020, among HCWs in Turkey. The survey consisted of self-administered questionnaires, which included questions about sociodemographic variables, experiences caring for patients with COVID-19, and the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5), a trauma screening tool. The online survey was completed by 1833 HCWs. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent predictors of PTSD.Results:The mean age of the participants was 32.7±7.0 years; 81.9% were physicians, and 56.5% were female. The rates of COVID-19 history in the respondents, a family member, or a coworker were 13.6%, 32.3%, and 12.6%, respectively. Among the HCWs who participated, 39.9% met the criteria for PTSD. Compared with the physicians, the nonphysician HCWs had a higher rate of PTSD (49.5% vs. 36%) (P<0.001) and higher PCL-5 scores (53.31±19.6 vs. 42.5±20.3) (P<0.001). In addition, 9.7% of the surveyed HCWs reported having suicidal ideation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Independent predictors of PTSD in HCWs were working on a COVID-19 unit, feeling isolated, suicidal ideation, being a nonphysician HCW, fear of spreading coronavirus to family, female sex, and a history of having COVID-19.Conclusions:HCWs were at risk for impairment in mental well-being in the era of COVID-19, with a significant number experiencing PTSD as well as suicidal ideation. Therefore, HCWs, especially those who are working on a COVID-19 unit and are female, should be monitored regularly for PTSD.

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

ABSTRACT&#x0D; Objectives: This research was conducted to determine the effect of coronavirus fear on cyberchondria levels in students studying in the health field.&#x0D; 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.&#x0D; 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

Fear of Coronavirus on Continuance Intention to Use Food Delivery Apps

The objective of this research is to explore the determinants impacting the Indian consumers' continuance intention (CI) to use food delivery apps (FDA) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study develops a conceptual framework which integrates technology acceptance model (TAM) and expectation confirmation model (ECM), with fear of coronavirus (FOC) and health anxiety (HA). The survey responses of 598 FDA users during the COVID-19 pandemic period in India were examined using PLS-SEM approach. The findings reveal that FOC is the most significant determinant, and HA, satisfaction (SAT), perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), and confirmation (CON) have significant impact (directly/indirectly) on users' CI to use FDAs at the time of coronavirus pandemic. The new normal, which includes social distancing, self-protection, etc., has created new buying habits. The policymakers, start-ups, etc. can gain considerable insights from this research.

ASSESSMENT OF FEAR AND STRESS BY THE ELDERLY IN THE NEW CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Objective: to identify the main fears and level of stress regarding the New coronavirus pandemic in the aged. Method: cross-sectional, analytical study based on a non-probability sample by convenience composed of 25 elderly users of a public square in the municipality of Belém, Pará, Brazil, conducted from January to June 2021. The sociodemographic questionnaire, New coronavirus fear scale, and perceived stress scale were applied. The parametric t-test (p&lt;0.05) was used. Results: the average age was 67.6 years, predominantly female (72%). It was evidenced that the elderly presented a moderate level of fear (p0.001) related to the fear of COVID-19 (t=0.26). Moderate level of perceived stress (p0.001) related to irritability caused by the out-of-control situation (t=0.00) prevailed. Conclusion: perceiving fear and stress in the elderly contributes to the development of actions by professionals to promote mental health in times of pandemic.

Influence of COVID-19 pandemic on the intention to adopt mobile payment systems in India

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to develop a conceptual framework which takes into account the perceived risk (PR) and the perceived benefits (PB) of using mobile payment systems (MPS) in the context of COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachThe study proposes a conceptual framework incorporating the uncertainties/risks associated with MPS like perceived technology uncertainty (PTU), perceived regulatory uncertainty (PRU), perceived service intangibility (PSI) and perceived information asymmetry (PIA), along with the benefits of using MPS such as trust, mobility, health consciousness (HC) and fear of Coronavirus (FOC). A survey comprising 1,253 participants was conducted in India. The proposed model was empirically examined through partial least square structural equation modelling.FindingsThe outcomes of the study revealed a significant positive influence of PTU, PRU, PIA and PSI on PR. On the other hand, HC and FOC were identified as the major antecedents having a significant positive influence on PB. Both PR and PB had a significant influence on the intention to adopt MPS, but the influence of PB was greater than the influence of PR.Practical implicationsThe enablers and inhibitors play a crucial role in understanding the intention to adopt MPS. HC and fear of acquiring Coronavirus can be aggressively marketed by the government and service providers as a strategy to maintain social distancing. Government should address the regulatory concerns associated with the usage of MPS so as to alleviate any negative perception among the general public.Originality/valueThe current study is a novel attempt to understand the intention to adopt MPS in India as precautionary health behaviour to curb the transmission of Coronavirus pandemic. The study uses two constructs, HC and FOC, to better understand the behaviour of the people and explain the intention to adopt MPS during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The relationship between changing nutrition and hygiene habits and coronavirus fear levels during the COVID-19 pandemic process in university students receiving health education

Amaç: Bu çalışmada COVID-19 pandemi döneminde üniversite öğrencilerinin beslenme ve hijyen alışkanlıklarında değişim ile COVID-19 korku düzeylerini belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. &#x0D; Yöntem: Çalışma, Mayıs-Haziran 2020 arasında Sakarya Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu ve Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Hamidiye Sağlık Meslek Yüksek Okulu’nda öğrenim gören ve çalışmaya katılmayı kabul eden öğrencilerle online anket aracılığıyla yapılmıştır. Veriler SPSS 21 programında analiz edildi, p

Caste and COVID-19: Psychosocial disparities amongst rural Indian women during the coronavirus pandemic.

The COVID‐19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting mental health disparities. In India, marginalization based on caste membership, gender, and rural residence are critical determinants of inequity across the lifespan. Guided by the theoretical frameworks of minority stress and intersectionality, this study examined caste‐based disparities in fear of coronavirus (FOC), mental health symptoms, and perceived loneliness amongst rural women in north India during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Participants (N = 316) completed self‐report measures and were classified into three groups based on their responses: General caste (GC, n = 124), other backward castes (OBC, n = 122), and scheduled caste or tribe (SC/ST, n = 71). Using a three‐way ANOVA and Tukey t‐tests, women in SC/ST and OBC groups reported greater FOC (OBC d = .37; SC/ST d = .40) and greater mental health symptoms (OBC d = .58; SC/ST d = .43) relative to the GC group. OBC, but not SC/ST, group also reported higher perceived loneliness (d = .32). The results were consistent after adjusting for demographic variables such as wealth and highlight caste as an important social determinant for well‐being during the COVID‐19 pandemic amongst rural Indian women.

Using Spiritual Connections to Cope With Stress and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

During the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress and anxiety were pervasive among the masses due to high morbidity and mortality. Besides the fear of coronavirus was also particularly driven by social media. Many people started to look for faith and spiritual connections to gain comfort. The role of spiritual ties and religious beliefs in relation to coping with pandemic stress has acquired the attention of researchers in some parts of the world. This cross-sectional survey aimed at assessing the intensity of stress and anxiety symptoms experienced by people and how much they were alleviated by employing spiritual connections. The study sample comprises 795 respondents with 52% males and 48% females living in Saudi Arabia. The brief online study questionnaire collected data about background variables, anxiety and stress scale from DASS-21, and items from the WHOQOL (SRBP) instrument assessed the use of spiritual beliefs to cope. Multiple regression models were tested to determine the role of spiritual connections after adjusting demographic variables. Results illustrated that after adjusting for gender and age, participants’ anxiety symptoms decreased by (β = −0.27; p = 0.000) units with each unit increase in the use of spiritual connections, and participants’ stress symptoms reduce by (β = −0.36; p = 0.000) units with each unit increase in coping with spirituality. Additionally, females’ risk to experience anxiety and stress symptoms was more than males [(β = 0.88; p = 0.01) and (β = 0.92; p = 0.000)], respectively. An increase in age decreases the likelihood of experiencing anxiety symptoms and stress symptoms by (β = −0.75; p = 0.02) and (β = −0.11; p = 0.000) units, respectively. Findings support the protective role of spiritual connections despite small beta coefficients. The social and cultural context in Saudi Arabia favors deep-rooted connections with spirituality and faith. Our findings support the fact that the reliance on spiritual connections helped older people to deal with exaggerated fear during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and reduces the risk of experiencing anxiety and stress symptoms. Females and younger participants were relatively vulnerable to developing these symptoms. We discussed these findings considering some recent studies that reported similar relationships and made recommendations for future research.

The Fear of Surgery and Coronavirus in Patients Who Will Undergo a Surgical Intervention

PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the fear of surgery and Coronavirus in patients who will undergo a surgical intervention.DesignA descriptive cross-sectional study.MethodsThis study was carried out with 103 patients who were hospitalized in the thoracic and cardiovascular surgery departments of a university hospital between July and December 2021 and underwent elective cardiac/thoracic surgery for various indications. The Patient Information Form, Surgical Fear Questionnaire, and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fear Scale were used to collect data. One hundred three patients were reached within the scope of the study. Data were analyzed with the Mann Whitney U and Kruskal Wallis tests and Spearman's correlation analysis in IBM SPSS (V.22.0) program.FindingsThe mean age of the participants was 57.8 ± 14.0 years (19-82), 68.0% (n = 70) were male, and 78.7% (n = 81) underwent thoracic surgery. The total mean score of the patients on the Surgical Fear Scale was 26.9 ± 20.5 while the total mean score on the Coronavirus Fear Scale was 18.2 ± 7.5. A weak positive correlation was identified between the patients' total score averages on the Surgical Fear Scale and the Coronavirus Fear Scale (COVID-19) (P < .001).ConclusionsPatients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery had a low fear of surgery and a close to moderate fear of Coronavirus. Patients' fears of surgery and Coronavirus should be determined before surgery, and psychological support should be provided to patients with high levels of fear.

Exploring COVID-19-Related Stressors: Topic Modeling Study.

BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of people globally for over 2 years. Changes in lifestyles due to the pandemic may cause psychosocial stressors for individuals and could lead to mental health problems. To provide high-quality mental health support, health care organizations need to identify COVID-19–specific stressors and monitor the trends in the prevalence of those stressors.ObjectiveThis study aims to apply natural language processing (NLP) techniques to social media data to identify the psychosocial stressors during the COVID-19 pandemic and to analyze the trend in the prevalence of these stressors at different stages of the pandemic.MethodsWe obtained a data set of 9266 Reddit posts from the subreddit \\rCOVID19_support, from February 14, 2020, to July 19, 2021. We used the latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA) topic model to identify the topics that were mentioned on the subreddit and analyzed the trends in the prevalence of the topics. Lexicons were created for each of the topics and were used to identify the topics of each post. The prevalences of topics identified by the LDA and lexicon approaches were compared.ResultsThe LDA model identified 6 topics from the data set: (1) “fear of coronavirus,” (2) “problems related to social relationships,” (3) “mental health symptoms,” (4) “family problems,” (5) “educational and occupational problems,” and (6) “uncertainty on the development of pandemic.” According to the results, there was a significant decline in the number of posts about the “fear of coronavirus” after vaccine distribution started. This suggests that the distribution of vaccines may have reduced the perceived risks of coronavirus. The prevalence of discussions on the uncertainty about the pandemic did not decline with the increase in the vaccinated population. In April 2021, when the Delta variant became prevalent in the United States, there was a significant increase in the number of posts about the uncertainty of pandemic development but no obvious effects on the topic of fear of the coronavirus.ConclusionsWe created a dashboard to visualize the trend in the prevalence of topics about COVID-19–related stressors being discussed on a social media platform (Reddit). Our results provide insights into the prevalence of pandemic-related stressors during different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NLP techniques leveraged in this study could also be applied to analyze event-specific stressors in the future.

Verification of psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the FCV-19S (Fear of COVID-19 Scale)

Objectives. Fear of the new coronavirus, as an emotional response to a pandemic situation that has plagued the world since early 2020, has many implications for the behaviour and psychological experiences of the population. To measure the fear of coronavirus a 7-item Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) was developed, now successfully used in more than 20 countries around the world. This study deals with the verification of psychometric characteristics of the Slovak version of FCV-19S, focusing on its factor structure, measurement invariance with respect to gender, reliability in terms of internal consistency, and convergent validity based on structural equation modeling (SEM) and based on the relationship to related constructs of anxiety, depression, and stress.Sample and settings. Data were collected online (N=744; aged 17–78) during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in Slovakia. Along with FCV-19S, World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index, Perceived Stress Scale, and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale were administered to the respondents.Results. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis supported the two-factor structure of the instrument with two subscales, Emotional and Physiological Symptoms. The FCV-19S has proven to be a gender-invariant tool, so it can be used to compare fear experiences in men and women. The results further indicate good internal consistency and convergent validity of the Slovak version of the scale.Limitations. Measurement invariance of FCV-19S across age, education or ethnic groups was not tested in the present study. The stability of the scores over time was also not examined due to the cross-sectional design. The study is limited by online data collection and convenience sampling method.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FEAR OF COVID-19 AND ADHERENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH END STAGE RENAL DISEASES WITH HEMODIALYSIS

Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) are highly vulnerable with the multiple comorbidities that make them susceptible to adverse outcomes with COVID-19. Over 2 million people worldwide receive maintenance hemodialysis (HD) at outpatient centers. In Indonesia, people have to come to dialysis centre at hospital for maintenance dialysis although in pandemic. Governments have been trying to fight the outbreak, by enacting various restrictions to maintain social distancing and effectively preventing the spread of infection among HD centre, healthcare personnel, and patients is essential to ensure the continued delivery of dialysis to ESRD patients but this condition affect in mental health people with hemodialysis such as fear of covid-19. The present study aimed to understand the relationship between fear of covid-19 and adherence people with hemodialysis to maintaining hemodialysis at hospital. The study group of the research consisted of 60 patients with hemodialysis were selected by the purposive sampling method. The research method is the correlational survey model. Data was obtained using the Demographic Information Form, fear of covid-19 scale and The End Stage Renal Disease Adherence Questionnaire (ESRD-AQ). Group comparison analysis revealed that women experienced higher levels of fear of the coronavirus. While those with postgraduate education reported significantly lower levels of fear of the coronavirus than those with other education levels. Fear of the coronavirus did not differ according to the age range, income level, and marital status of the participants. According to the results of the correlation analysis, a positive correlation between the fear of coronavirus and adherence people with hemodialysis to take medication at hospital was found.

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and influencing factors among people living with HIV in Guangxi, China: a cross-sectional survey

BackgroundVaccination has been proven to be an effective approach against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to determine the acceptance rate and factors influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Guangxi, China.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out in five cities in Guangxi, China from May 7 to June 1, 2021. Questionnaires on the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination and the related factors were conducted among PLWH recruited by simple random sampling. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination.ResultsOf all valid respondents (n = 903), 72.9% (n = 658) were willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination. Fear of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was the main reason for being willing to receive vaccination (76.0%), while the main reasons for not willing were the concerns about vaccine safety (54.7%) and the vaccination’s effect on antiretroviral therapy (ART) (50.6%). The most important factors influencing acceptance were the perception that vaccination is unsafe for HIV-infected people (aOR = 0.082, 95% CI = 0.024–0.282) and the poor efficacy in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in HIV-infected people (aOR = 0.093, 95% CI = 0.030–0.287). Other factors associated with acceptance included Zhuang ethnicity (aOR = 1.653, 95% CI = 1.109–2.465), highest education level of middle school, high school or above (aOR = 1.747, 95% CI = 1.170–2.608; aOR = 2.492, 95% CI = 1.326–4.682), and the vaccination having little effect on ART efficacy (aOR = 2.889, 95% CI = 1.378–6.059).ConclusionsAcceptance rate of the COVID-19 vaccination is relatively low among PLWH compared to the general population in China, although some patients refused vaccination due to concerns about vaccine safety and vaccination affecting ART efficacy. More research is needed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 vaccines on ART efficacy and the effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection among PLWH.

Factors Affecting the Fear Levels of Secondary School Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aims to determine the factors affecting the fear levels of secondary school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this purpose, a parallel design approach was used in the study. The quantitative data were collected using the ’Corona virus Fear Scale’. Results of the study show that the students’ fear of corona virus was moderate. Students expressed that the factors which increased their fear levels in per- centage terms are: an increase in the number of cases (26.24%), increase in the number of deaths (12.69%), death of family members (2.40%), death of close relatives (1.20%), fear of losing loved ones (0.86%), being COVID positive (6.52%), a family member being COVID positive (5.15%), people in immediate surroundings being COVID positive (5.15%), people’s insensitivity (7.20%), people not wearing masks (4.29% ) and people not following social distancing (2.40%). To reduce their fears during the COVID-19 pandemic, students stated that they took measures such as staying at home, wearing a mask, paying attention to hygiene, taking precautions, and maintaining social distance.

Investigation of Coronavirus Fear and Perceived Stress Levels of Midwifery Students in Clinical Practice in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Investigation of Coronavirus Fear and Perceived Stress Levels of Midwifery Students in Clinical Practice in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study

Relationship Between Quality of Life and Fear of Covid-19 In Patients with Myocardial Infarction (Case Study: Shahid Madani Cardiac Hospital, Tabriz, Iran)

Background: Quality of life is one of the most important concepts in the fields of health and development, and the study of its related factors can play an effective role in strengthening the quality of life. COVID-19 is one of the emerging crises in the world, and fear of it can affect the quality of life of people. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life and fear of COVID-19 in patients with myocardial infarction. Methods: In this study, we administered WHOQOL-BREF (World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire) and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) to 200 patients with myocardial infarction admitted to the hospital from February to April 2021. Then, we calculated the correlation between the quality of life and fear of COVID-19. Results: The results of this study showed a moderate to high score in all domains of QoL and overall QoL among patients. The mean score of fear of COVID-19 was lower than average level. The research revealed that there was a negative correlation between fear of COVID-19 and physical health, environmental health, and overall quality of life (p &lt; 0.05), but there was not a significant relationship between fear of coronavirus and psychological health and social relationships (p &gt; 0.05). Furthermore, there were significant correlations between quality of life and sociodemographic variables including gender, age, marital status, and level of education. So that, female, widow(er), uneducated, and older patients had a lower quality of life. Conclusions: Since the quality of life is one of the main indicators of health, managers must take strategies to improve the quality of life of people, especially patients. One of the measures that they can take is to reduce the fear of COVID-19 among patients by taking wise strategies.

COVID Feel Good: Evaluation of a Self-Help Protocol to Overcome the Psychological Burden of the COVID-19 Pandemic in a German Sample.

The COVID-19 pandemic has severe consequences for physical as well as mental well-being. In times of restricted social contact, online self-help programs offer a low-threshold first aid to cope with the psychological burden. This current study evaluates the online self-help protocol “COVID Feel Good” in a German sample. The multicentric study was designed as a single cohort with a waiting list control condition. The convenience sample consisted of 38 German individuals who experienced at least two months of restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 7-day self-help protocol included the VR video “Secret Garden” as well as a social or cognitive exercise each day. General distress, depression, anxiety, stress, and hopelessness were assessed as primary outcomes. Social connectedness and fear of coronavirus were measured as secondary outcomes. Results showed a significant decrease in all primary outcomes except for hopelessness. Furthermore, the results indicated a significant improvement in social connectedness. Treatment effects on general distress, depression, stress, and anxiety persisted for two weeks after participation. The present study indicates that VR-based self-help protocols can mitigate the psychological burden associated with the pandemic, supporting recent findings.

Fear of coronavirus in intensive care nurses: A cross-sectional study

Background/Aim: The COVID-19 pandemic has had negative effects on healthcare workers and caused burnout and psychosocial problems, endangering their mental health. This study aimed to reveal the COVID-19 fears of intensive care nurses during the pandemic. Methods: The data of this cross-sectional study were collected with the participation of 128 nurses working in the intensive care units of two public hospitals between October 2020 and November 2020. The Nurse Identification Form and the Fear of COVID-19 Scale were used in data collection. The online survey forms were delivered to the nurses through WhatsApp groups to protect the health of both researchers and participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: The nurses’ mean COVID-19 fear scale score was found to be 22.7 (5.1). The mean scale scores differed at statistically significant levels, depending on the education status and the number of patients per nurse in one single shift (P

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORONAVIRUS FEAR AND ANXIETY IN PREGNANT WOMEN DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and anxiety levels of pregnant women. The research was conducted in descriptive and cross-sectional design with 461 pregnant women between 15.10.2020-15.11.2020. Data were collected using personal information form, COVID-19 Fear Scale, and Beck Anxiety Scale. There was no statistically significant difference between the women's occupation, number of pregnancies, family structure, and income status, and the total mean scores of COVID-19 fear (p&amp;gt;0.05). While the coronavirus fear average score of pregnant women (21.29±6.08) was above the medium level, it was found to be at a moderate level for anxiety (15.85±9.80). It was determined that there was a significant positive difference between the COVID-19 fear and anxiety in pregnant women (r=.399, p&amp;lt;0.01). It can be recommended to provide telephone consultation service to pregnant women during the pandemic to reduce their fear and anxiety levels and inform them using mass communication methods.

The Relationship between Spiritual Well-Being and Fear of COVID-19 in Individuals with Chronic Disease during COVID-19 Outbreak

The aim of this research is to determine the relationship between the spiritual well-being levels of individuals with chronic diseases and their fear levels of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was designed and conducted as cross-sectional and correlational research. The research was conducted with 323 individuals with chronic diseases living in Iğdır city located in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey between the dates 05th of June of 22nd of June of 2020. Data were collected using a personal information form, Spiritual Well-Being Scale (FACIT-Sp), and Coronavirus Fear Scale (C19P-S). Mean, percentile distributions, and Pearson Correlation Analysis were used to analyze the data. It was determined that total score average of the participants on the FACIT-Sp was 28.94±5.61, and it was 59.43±16.71 for the C19P-S. It was determined that individuals’ spiritual well-being and fear of COVID-19 mean scores were moderate, while meaning, peace, and faith sub-dimension domains were above the moderate level. In addition, it was indicated that the psychological and social fear levels of were above the average, and their somatic and economic fear levels were below the average. A negative significant relationship was found between the levels of meaning, faith and peace in the spirituality sub-dimensions of individuals with chronic diseases and the fear of coronavirus. It was observed that as individuals’ spirituality increased, their fear of coronavirus decreased. It was recommended to provide telephone consultation service to individuals with chronic diseases during the pandemic to reduce their fear levels and inform them using mass communication methods.