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The Investigation of Awareness And Knowledge In Patient With Severe Mental Illnesses On COVID-19 Pandemic

Emrullah Dündar(Haseki Eğitim ve araştırma hastanesi fatih Toplum ruh sağlığı merkezi)
Emine Nur Çorum(Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Haseki Eğitim Ve Araştırma Hastanesi)0000-0002-9661-4423
Pages
70–77
Publication Date
2022-05-10
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Conducting specific studies for these groups and developing strategies will contribute to better management of both current and future crises.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: We aimed to investigate the Covid-19 awareness, contact status and COVID-19 testing practices of SMI patients.
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Key Findings & Data:Following the rules on infection, a face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 203 patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Conclusion & Impact:Conducting specific studies for these groups and developing strategies will contribute to better management of both current and future crises.
🔬Design:Survey & Empirical Study
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⚙️Variables:COVID-19 Knowledge · Severe Mental Illness · Schizophrenia

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Purpose: We aimed to investigate the Covid-19 awareness, contact status and COVID-19 testing practices of SMI patients. Following the rules on infection, a face-to-face questionnaire was conducted with 203 patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Material and Methods: Participants were evaluated with a questionnaire that ınquıres COVID-19 knowledge and awareness, contact history and COVID-19 testing created by researchers Results: : It was observed that the rate of COVID-19 testing was 30% in participants with at least 1 symptom, and 50% in those who were in contact with someone infected with Covid-19. It was observed that those whose COVID-19 information source was TV and social media were more familiar with the COVID-19 terminology than those whose information source was primary caregivers. Conclusion: This study specifically measured the knowledge and awareness of SMI group patients and demonstrated the COVID-19 testing practice. Conducting specific studies for these groups and developing strategies will contribute to better management of both current and future crises.

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Dündar, E., Çorum, E. N. (2022). The Investigation of Awareness And Knowledge In Patient With Severe Mental Illnesses On COVID-19 Pandemic. Türk Fen ve Sağlık Dergisi, Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2, 70–77. https://doi.org/10.51972/tfsd.1014210

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