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Τίτλος: Factors associated with perceived fear of future pandemics and/or epidemics: a cross-sectional study in Cyprus
Συγγραφείς: Alexandrou, Romina 
Kyprianidou, Maria 
Photiou, Galatia 
Kassianos, Angelos P. 
Giannakou, Konstantinos 
Major Field of Science: Medical and Health Sciences
Field Category: Health Sciences
Λέξεις-κλειδιά: COVID-19;COVID-19 Vaccines;Cross-Sectional Studies;Cyprus;Fear;Female;Humans;Pandemics
Ημερομηνία Έκδοσης: 27-Ιου-2023
Πηγή: Scientific Reports, 2023, vol. 13, iss. 1
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Περιοδικό: Scientific Reports 
Περίληψη: This study aims to understand the levels of fear experienced by individuals regarding future pandemics and/or epidemics among the general population of Cyprus and comprehensively examine the diverse factors that influence this perceived fear. The cross-sectional study was conducted from October 1st, 2022, to February 19th, 2023. A proportionate quota sampling method was used for the recruitment, by recruiting a fixed number of participants from each age group, sex, and place of residence. The study collected information on sociodemographic and health-related characteristics, health literacy, trust, COVID-19 vaccination information, and perceived fear of future epidemics and/or pandemics using a self-administered questionnaire. The survey included 1075 participants, with 53.7% of them reporting fear of future pandemics. Logistic regression analysis revealed that women (OR = 2.37, 95% CI 1.78, 3.16) and individuals vaccinated against COVID-19 (OR = 1.57, 95% CI 1.02, 2.43) were significantly more likely to experience fear of future pandemics. Moreover, higher levels of trust (OR = 1.04, 95% CI 1.02, 1.06) and higher health literacy (OR = 1.05, 95% CI 1.03, 1.08) were associated with an increased likelihood of fearing future pandemics. Conversely, unemployment (OR = 0.30, 95% CI 0.13, 0.65) and having a postgraduate education decreased the likelihood of fearing future pandemics (OR = 0.56, 95% CI 0.34, 0.90). The linear regression model revealed that older age (β = - 0.10, 95% CI - 0.14, - 0.05) was negatively associated with a higher score of fear regarding future pandemics. Conversely, being in a vulnerable group (β = 2.02, 95% CI 0.75, 3.28) and having at least one chronic disease (β = 1.76, 95% CI 0.68, 2.84) showed positive associations with increased fear of future epidemics and/or pandemics. The findings emphasize the need for relevant authorities to prioritize mental health and disseminate information in a manner that avoids spreading fear and panic, particularly among vulnerable population groups.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14279/30778
ISSN: 20452322
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-39381-2
Rights: © The Author(s)
Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International
Type: Article
Affiliation: European University Cyprus 
Cyprus University of Technology 
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed
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