Investigating the Extent of Coronaphobia and some Related Psycho-Social Variables in Iran

Background. Today, COVID-19 disease has caused fear and anxiety in all societies. The main purpose of this study was to find out the level panic citizens over 20 years age East Azerbaijan province from emerging determine role some psychological social variables related it. Methods. In research, a survey method been used. statistical population includes Iran while sample is estimated be 384 people based on Lin sampling table with 95% confidence level. A researcher-made questionnaire used collect data. questionnaires were completed collected two stages April 2020 March 2021. goal behind time interval observe compare extent coronary changes. SPSS software test relationship between analyze Results. About 45% participants women more than 55% men. 24% respondents single 76% married. terms education, highest frequency (nearly 39%) those bachelor's degree. age, group 41-50 years, which included about 30% participants. mean score corona phobia among 97.75 83.25 March. Most psychosocial studied, including housekeeping, trust medical staff history underlying diseases showed statistically significant (p<0.001). All total able explain predict 70% variance phobia. Conclusion. This that closely should considered by institutions people. Background Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) latest virus discovered Coronaviruses family. global epidemic spread world. affected world not only physically but also psychologically. virologists health professionals hope near future, control treatment will achieved through measures injection vaccines drugs. prevalence past year risen so much one can see almost countries aims investigate course psycho-social disease. fear, apprehension concern called "corona phobia". Material study, due its nature, examined province, largest states Iran, province. calculated 348 basis samples selected multi-stage clustering. way, first areas each city determined, then area, several districts, district, blocks, block, neighborhoods, alleys houses selected. If person identified homes, he/she asked complete questionnaires. for data collection. parts, measure dependent variable, degree citizens. part consisted 22 items evaluated different aspects dimensions people's Covid-19 Likert scale. Formal validity content measuring device. For purpose, refined four experts psychology, sociology, work medicine. Cronbach's alpha calculate reliability Corona as well tests three independent variables, observance tips, housing, staff. After ensuring reliability, distributed completed. Results phobia, measured using scale at ordinal average obtained variable Thus, it said early higher late same year. order Pearson correlation coefficient answer question play important explaining predicting multivariate regression stepwise method. Certainly, assumptions there no deviation normality, linearity, uniformity residual variance, non-alignment variables. results home living greatest share beta 0.704, 50 % psychiatric disorders next studied Conclusion According 2021, declining compared before, still worthy attention. Self-confidence face disease, stress against rate remedy prayer worship, mental these As self-confidence increases, decrease Covid-19. increase, does Psycho-social have entered equation, altogether, 70 Practical Implications Research One practical suggestions research times epidemics, various invite calm down, increase their reduce pressures. Another now lifestyles most groups changed, appropriate programs prepared proper healthy use conditions. example, closure sports facilities such swimming pools clubs, other substitutes walking, cycling like replaced physical activities necessary body mind might neglected. Given staying care personnel, established recommended country's continue emphasize need stay follow protocols. Considering government expert opinions prepare fight impose restrictions, especially during travel Nowruz summer holidays. are presented sections follows: fact limited relation crona researchers examine Since probably present least coming months, conduct similar studies provinces regions country make generalizable. future addition examining factors associated suggested psychological, social, economic even political educational consequences heart levels. Ethical Considerations ethical principles set Helsinki Declaration observed. Participants knowingly full consent participated without names or information being mentioned completing answers reserved researcher. article documented approval No. 4251/7/P Ethics Committee Payame Noor University. Conflict Interest result an conflict interest organizations individuals. Aknowledgment We would thank undergraduate students Psychology Sociology University Maragheh hard collecting