Anxiety Levels and Changes in Health and Hygiene Behaviors in Mothers of Children with Asthma in Early COVID-19 Lockdown in Turkey

• DOI: 10.1089/ped.2021.0113
• Publication Date: 2022-03-15T21:14:28Z
• Authors: Ozlem Sancakli; Tuba Tuncel; Sanem Eren Akarcan; Ali Kanık; Gonca Özyurt; Emine Ece Ozdogru
• Keywords: Interquartile range; Pandemic

Objective: The restrictions imposed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have caused significant changes in people's lives. This study aimed to investigate anxiety levels and health hygiene behaviors mothers of children with asthma early COVID-19 lockdown Turkey. Materials Methods: was a cross-sectional survey conducted on asthma, 6 11 years age, between June 1 30, 2020, A sociodemographic data form, behavior childhood control test, state-trait inventory were administered children. Results: group included 123 (Female: 39.0%) median interquartile range (IQR) [minimum-maximum]: 8.0 (6) [6-12] years; 88 47.7%) IQR (7) [5-12] years. Increased high compliance social isolation measures recorded lockdown, no difference groups. Before pandemic, most frequently used cleaning products general-purpose cleaners. During however, product disinfectants similar both In groups, rate using nutritional supplements increased during period, but higher before (P < 0.001). groups similar. Conclusion: is first Turkey demonstrating that, lifestyle related are those other their period pandemic.