Students’ fears related to the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.52934/eto.139Keywords:
pandemic, COVID-19, fears, students, SARS-CoV-2 coronavirusAbstract
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to socio-economic changes around the world and negatively affected the mental health of many people. The study aims to identify the most common students’ fears regarding the pandemic. The questionnaire, structured for purposes of the research, contained a demographic part and 8 questions related to the experienced respondent’s fears. The results indicate that most students were concerned about the long-term impact of the pandemic on the Polish economy (83,8%) and everyday life (72,1%). Women were more afraid of the numerous consequences of the pandemic than men. People seeking information on COVID-19 were more likely to feel fear of infecting themselves and their loved ones. One year after the pandemic outbreak, students were less likely to experience some COVID-19 concerns. The obtained data can be used in mitigating the negative effects of the pandemic in specific risk groups.
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