The Relationship Between the Level of Nursing Students’ Awareness of Covid-19 and Their Hygiene Behaviors

Abstract

Objective: This research aimed to reveal the level of awareness of Covid-19 and hygiene behaviors among nursing students and to examine the correlation between the two. Methods: The study used a descriptive and cross-sectional design and was conducted between 17 May and June 18, 2021. The study sample consisted of students who were from the Faculty of Health Sciences of a university and volunteered to participate in the research. Data were collected via an online questionnaire that consisted of three measures, namely a descriptive data form, the Covid-19 Hygiene Scale, and the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Awareness Scale. Results: The students' scores from the Covid-19 hygiene scale (103.62±21.95) and the Coronavirus (Covid-19) awareness scale (60.18±14.70) were found to be high. The examination of the correlation analysis indicated that the Covid-19 Hygiene Scale had a moderate and positive relationship with the “Awareness of Following Current Developments” subscale and the “Contagion Precaution Awareness” subscale of the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Awareness Scale and it had a strong, positive relationship with “Hygiene Precaution Awareness” subscale. Besides, a moderate, positive correlation was found between the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Awareness Scale and Covid-19 Hygiene Scale. Conclusion: Nursing students participating in our study had a high level of awareness and hygiene behaviors regarding Covid-19.