JOURNAL ARTICLE

The effect of health literacy, psychological resilience, and internet addiction levels on the fear of COVID-19 in healthcare professionals.

  • Published In: Work, 2025, v. 82, n. 2. P. 433 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Aydin, Aykut; Aydin Sayilan, Aylin; Kulakac, Nursen 3 of 3

Abstract

This study investigates the relationships between health literacy, psychological resilience, internet addiction, and fear of COVID-19 among healthcare professionals in a hospital in western Türkiye. Using validated scales—the Health Literacy Scale (HLS), Brief Resilience Scale (BRS), Young's Internet Addiction Test-Short Form (YIAT-SF), and Fear of COVID-19 Scale—the research found that participants exhibited adequate health literacy and psychological resilience, moderate internet addiction, and persistent fear of COVID-19. Statistical analyses revealed significant negative correlations between fear of COVID-19 and the other three factors, with health literacy, internet addiction, and psychological resilience collectively explaining 77% of the variance in fear levels. The findings highlight the interconnected roles of these factors in influencing healthcare workers' fear during the pandemic and suggest the need for further qualitative research to better understand and support this population.

Additional Information

  • Source:Work. 2025/10, Vol. 82, Issue 2, p433
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1051-9815
  • DOI:10.1177/10519815251344872
  • Accession Number:188321238
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