The Factors That Affect the Infection of COVID-19

NCT04848610 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Covid-19 Infection
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 1,104
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The number of new Coronavirus-2019 (Covid-19) cases is increasing day by day despite the warnings "Stay at home! Wear a mask! Keep social distance!". The aim of this descriptive study is to determine the risk factors that affect the Covid-19 infection in Turkey. The online link of the form created on Google forms was sent to the participants' phones between 18.10.2020 and 18.11.2020.

Conditions

COVID-19 Infection

Keywords

COVID-19; risk factor; symptoms; protective measures

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Risk factors affecting the infection of Covid-19 in Turkish society

  Risk factors for Covid-19 infection

  Last 6 month

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Difference between the protective measures taken from Covid-19 cases and healthy people

  Last 6 month

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The majority of the lands within the Republic of Turkey cover Anatolia, while a minor part covers Thrace, the southeast extension of the Balkan Peninsula. The population of Turkey is 83,154,997. Based on the natural, human and financial characteristics, the country consists of seven regions: Mediterranean, Eastern Anatolia, Aegean, Southeastern Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Marmara, and Black Sea. The majority of the population lives in the Marmara Region. Many people from seven regions of Turkey were invited to participate in the study, only 1264 individuals participated. The data of 1104 people who agreed to participate and completed the assessment form thoroughly were included. Data of 160 were excluded owing to answering certain items twice.

You may qualify if:

• Being over the age of 18
• Be in good mental and mental health
• To be able to read and write

You may not qualify if:

• Being under the age of 18

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Florence Nightingale Nursing Faculty

Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

COVID-19

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pneumonia, Viral; Pneumonia; Respiratory Tract Infections; Infections; Virus Diseases; Coronavirus Infections; Coronaviridae Infections; Nidovirales Infections; RNA Virus Infections; Lung Diseases; Respiratory Tract Diseases

Study Officials

• Gulbeyaz CAN, Prof.

  IUC Florence Nıghtingale Nursing Faculty

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Prof.Dr.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 12, 2021
• First Posted: April 19, 2021
• Study Start: October 18, 2020
• Primary Completion: November 18, 2020
• Study Completion: February 25, 2021
• Last Updated: April 19, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04

Locations

TU (1)