Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination

Purpose: The novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) affects societies economically, socially, psychologically, and behaviorally. Sleep is one of the behavioral factors that affect the immune system. In this context, this study aims to examine the effect of the anxiety to catch the Covid-19 on bedtime procrast...

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Main Authors: Sait Söyler, Ramazan Kıraç, Göksel Yılmaz, Seda Uyar
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Language:English
Published: Cukurova University 2021-06-01
Series:Cukurova Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1478097
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author Sait Söyler
Ramazan Kıraç
Göksel Yılmaz
Seda Uyar
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Seda Uyar
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description Purpose: The novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) affects societies economically, socially, psychologically, and behaviorally. Sleep is one of the behavioral factors that affect the immune system. In this context, this study aims to examine the effect of the anxiety to catch the Covid-19 on bedtime procrastination. Materials and Methods: The research is cross-sectional and quantitative research. The data were collected by questionnaire technique. In the study, “Athlete’s Anxiety to Catch the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Scale (AACNCS)” and “Bedtime Procrastination Scale” were used. The scales were distributed through online platforms, and a total of 768 individuals were included in the study Results: The results of the research revealed that the anxiety to catch the Covid-19 affected bedtime procrastination positively. The study has concluded that women’s anxiety and bedtime procrastination level is higher. The mean score of bedtime procrastination was higher for those who do not have to work outside. The findings exhibit that those with chronic diseases in their family are more anxious to catch the Covid-19. Conclusion: It is possible to state that health communication efforts should be carried out to reduce the anxiety level of the society. Besides, activities should be carried out to protect the mental health of society through preventive mental health services.
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spelling doaj.art-dd66382c95c745949b4de7750a5503b42023-02-15T16:19:47ZengCukurova UniversityCukurova Medical Journal2602-30402021-06-0146249550710.17826/cumj.85020548Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastinationSait Söyler0Ramazan Kıraç1Göksel Yılmaz2Seda Uyar3Tarsus Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksekokulukahramanmaraş sütçü imam üniversitesiSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesiankara hacı bayram veli üniversitesiPurpose: The novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) affects societies economically, socially, psychologically, and behaviorally. Sleep is one of the behavioral factors that affect the immune system. In this context, this study aims to examine the effect of the anxiety to catch the Covid-19 on bedtime procrastination. Materials and Methods: The research is cross-sectional and quantitative research. The data were collected by questionnaire technique. In the study, “Athlete’s Anxiety to Catch the Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Scale (AACNCS)” and “Bedtime Procrastination Scale” were used. The scales were distributed through online platforms, and a total of 768 individuals were included in the study Results: The results of the research revealed that the anxiety to catch the Covid-19 affected bedtime procrastination positively. The study has concluded that women’s anxiety and bedtime procrastination level is higher. The mean score of bedtime procrastination was higher for those who do not have to work outside. The findings exhibit that those with chronic diseases in their family are more anxious to catch the Covid-19. Conclusion: It is possible to state that health communication efforts should be carried out to reduce the anxiety level of the society. Besides, activities should be carried out to protect the mental health of society through preventive mental health services.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1478097covid-19uykusuzlukcovid-19 kaygısıcovid-19sleeplessnesscovid-19 anxiety
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Ramazan Kıraç
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Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
Cukurova Medical Journal
covid-19
uykusuzluk
covid-19 kaygısı
covid-19
sleeplessness
covid-19 anxiety
title Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
title_full Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
title_fullStr Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
title_full_unstemmed Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
title_short Effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) on bedtime procrastination
title_sort effect of the anxiety to catch coronavirus covid 19 on bedtime procrastination
topic covid-19
uykusuzluk
covid-19 kaygısı
covid-19
sleeplessness
covid-19 anxiety
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1478097
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