The effect of COVID-19 prevention methods training given through distance learning on state anxiety level: the case of private sector

IF 1 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Sultan Uçuk, G. Yıldırım
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PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the effect of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention methods training given by distance learning technique on the state anxiety level of the workers of a company serving in the communication sector.Design/methodology/approachThe sample of this experimental and cross-sectional study consisted of 52 people working in the communication sector. Data were collected using a questionnaire and the state anxiety inventory. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, variance analysis, Kruskal–Wallis, Mann–Whitney U and Tukey’s test.FindingsWhile the state anxiety scores of the workers working in the communication sector were 47.94 ± 4.90 before the training, they were found to be 43.98 ± 5.20 after the training.Research limitations/implicationsAs in every study, this study has some limitations. Although a homogeneous sample is tried to be formed since it only covers this group, it should be considered that there is a limitation in terms of generalizability. In addition, the fact that the knowledge score is not measured and the relationship between the knowledge score and the anxiety score is not evaluated should be considered as a limitation. Finally, it is also a limitation that the questionnaire form, which includes measurement tools, is applied online. It is thought that measuring errors can be minimized if questionnaires are applied face to face.Practical implicationsThe results of the study showed that the training given to the workers in the communication sector contributed positively to the reduction of anxiety levels. It is important to provide training and support to those with high anxiety levels. After providing effective protection for nurses/midwives under pandemic conditions and preventing their uncertainties, they can contribute to the reduction of anxiety levels by providing training to individuals who serve the society. It is recommended to plan health trainings for the anxiety of other sector workers serving the society and to focus on these groups. Thus, the effective protection of individuals and their service quality will increase and their anxiety may decrease.Originality/valueInformative support from nurses/midwives can make it easier to control anxiety arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The results are important in order to draw attention to the anxiety of other sector workers serving the society and the importance of informative roles of nurses. In order to reduce the anxiety levels of workers in different sectors, it is recommended to conduct more supportive training activities and to draw attention to the workers serving the society.
远程学习新冠肺炎预防方法培训对国家焦虑水平的影响:以私营部门为例
目的本研究旨在确定远程学习技术提供的2019冠状病毒病(新冠肺炎)预防方法培训对通信行业公司员工状态焦虑水平的影响。设计/方法/方法这项实验性和横断面研究的样本由52名在通信行业工作的人组成。使用问卷和状态焦虑量表收集数据。使用描述性统计、t检验、方差分析、Kruskal–Wallis、Mann–Whitney U和Tukey检验对数据进行分析。结果:通信行业工作人员的状态焦虑得分在培训前为47.94±4.90,培训后为43.98±5.20。研究局限性/含义在每项研究中,这项研究都有一些局限性。尽管试图形成同质样本,因为它只涵盖这一组,但应该认为在可推广性方面存在局限性。此外,知识得分没有被测量,知识得分和焦虑得分之间的关系没有被评估,这应该被视为一种限制。最后,包括测量工具在内的调查表在网上应用也是一个局限性。人们认为,如果面对面地使用问卷,可以最大限度地减少测量误差。实际意义研究结果表明,对通信行业工人的培训对降低焦虑水平有积极作用。为那些焦虑程度高的人提供培训和支持是很重要的。在疫情条件下为护士/助产士提供有效保护并防止其不确定性后,他们可以通过为社会服务的个人提供培训来帮助降低焦虑水平。建议针对为社会服务的其他部门工作人员的焦虑,计划健康培训,并将重点放在这些群体上。因此,对个人的有效保护和他们的服务质量将增加,他们的焦虑可能会减少。原创/价值护士/助产士的信息支持可以更容易地控制新冠肺炎大流行引起的焦虑。研究结果对于引起人们对其他为社会服务的部门工作人员的焦虑以及护士信息角色的重要性的关注具有重要意义。为了降低不同行业工人的焦虑水平,建议开展更多的支持性培训活动,并关注为社会服务的工人。
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Health Education
Health Education PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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期刊介绍: The range of topics covered is necessarily extremely wide. Recent examples include: ■Sex and sexuality ■Mental health ■Occupational health education ■Health communication ■The arts and health ■Personal change ■Healthy eating ■User involvement ■Drug and tobacco education ■Ethical issues in health education ■Developing the evidence base
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