Abstract:

Aim: To determine the effect of the fear of COVID-19 on the parent-child relationship of healthcare professionals who are parents. Method: It was designed as descriptive and cross-sectional. 130 healthcare professionals, who were parents and working at a university hospital, participated in this study between February and April 2021. Parent descriptive information form, COVID-19 Fear Scale, and Parent-Child Relationship Scale prepared by the researchers were used to collect data. Data collection forms were collected using the face-to-face interview technique. Number, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation analysis were used in the analysis of the data. Results: Of the health worker parents participating in the research, 81.5% were mothers, 50% were between the ages of 31-40, 61.5% had one child, and 58.5% were nurses. The mean score of the participants on the fear of COVID-19 scale was 22.64±6.97, which was above the medium level. When the parent-child relationship was examined, the mean score of the positive parent-child relationship subscale was 39.83±6.36, and the mean score of the negative parent-child relationship subscale was 14.14±3.97, and it was found to be above the medium level in two dimensions. Conclusions: Factors such as the working style of healthcare professionals, one of the risky groups for COVID-19 disease, and the clinic they work in, can affect their fears of COVID-19. It has been determined that these employees, who are also parents, affect the fear of COVID-19 and their relationships with their children.

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