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The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Death Anxiety of Nurses During the COVID-19 Outbreak

COVID-19 Pandemi Sürecinde Hemşirelerde Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlük ve Ölüm Kaygısı Arasındaki İlişki

Esra Çavuşoğlu(Mersin University Faculty of Nursing)0000-0003-4138-7494
Müjde Moran(Mersin University Hospital)0000-0002-2150-0157
Abdullah Avcı(Mersin University Hospital)0000-0002-3696-8414
Meral Gün(Mersin University Faculty of Nursing)0000-0002-0434-368X
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2023-08-31
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In this context it is recommended that nurses should be evaluated in terms of the working environment and psychological needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Aim: This study was aimed to determine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and death anxiety of nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Key Findings & Data:Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 449 nurses.
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Conclusion & Impact:In this context it is recommended that nurses should be evaluated in terms of the working environment and psychological needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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⚙️Variables:Intolerance of Uncertainty · Death Anxiety · Nurse

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Aim: This study was aimed to determine the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and death anxiety of nurses during the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 449 nurses. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Intolerance of Uncertainty Scale, and Death Anxiety Scale. Results: It was determined that intolerance of uncertainty and death anxiety were higher in those who have had COVID-19, have lost a loved one due to COVID-19, and have witnessed patient death due to COVID-19. Conclusions: It was determined that the COVID-19 outbreak increased the intolerance of uncertainty and death anxiety in nurses. In this context it is recommended that nurses should be evaluated in terms of the working environment and psychological needs during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Amaç: Bu çalışma, COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde hemşirelerde belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük ile ölüm kaygısı arasındaki ilişkiyi belirlemeyi amaçlamıştır. Yöntemler: Kesitsel tipteki araştırma 449 hemşire ile yürütülmüştür. Veriler Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Belirsizliğe Tahammülsüzlük Ölçeği ve Ölüm Kaygısı Ölçeği kullanılarak toplanmıştır. Bulgular: COVID-19 geçiren, COVID-19 nedeniyle yakınını kaybeden ve COVID-19 kaynaklı ölüme tanık olanlarda belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük ve ölüm kaygısının daha yüksek olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sonuçlar: COVID-19 pandemi sürecinin hemşirelerde belirsizliğe tahammülsüzlük ve ölüm kaygısının arttırdığı belirlenmiştir. Bu bağlamda hemşirelerin COVID-19 pandemi sürecinde çalışma ortamı ve psikolojik ihtiyaçlar açısından değerlendirilmesi önerilmektedir.

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Çavuşoğlu, E., Moran, M., Avcı, A., Gün, M. (2023). The Relationship Between Intolerance of Uncertainty and Death Anxiety of Nurses During the COVID-19 Outbreak. Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, Volume: 8 Issue: 2. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1263587

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