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Sağlık ve Toplum, vol.34, no.1, pp.62-67, 2024 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)
The aim of this study is to examine people who are followed up with the diagnosis of COVID-19 in terms of post-traumatic stress disorder. 127 people who were followed up with COVID-19 infection in the last 6 months were included. The Post-traumatic stress disorder Checklist-Civilian Version was applied. The relationship between Post-traumatic stress disorder subscale scores and various variables was analyzed. The mean scores obtained from the post-traumatic stress disorder scale were significantly higher in women, those who did not have a regular job, not married, lived alone and with chronic diseases. It was found that being a woman increased the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder due to COVID-19 infection by 2.73 times and not being married increased this risk 2.72 times. Early stage psychological services are needed in all societies to reduce Post-traumatic stress disorder, alleviate individuals' existing stress responses and prevent immunosuppression.