Abstract: Aim: The study aimed at investigating the COVID-19 phobia of pregnant women and its determinants. Methods: The study is of cross‐sectional type. The study data were collected using the “Personal Information Form” administered to question the personal characteristics of the participants and “COVID-19 Phobia Scale. Results: The mean score they obtained from the COVID-19 Phobia Scale was 66.30±9.603. The comparison of the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and the COVID-19 phobia scale scores demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the participants in terms of the variables such as education status, vaccination status, having COVID-19 and having a family member or relative who had COVID-19 (p=.000). Conclusion: The negative motional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women indicates that it has a significant potential to create anxiety, phobia, anxiety and fear. It is expected that providing accurate information for pregnant women through visual and written media, and ensuring the continuity of education by complying with the pandemic rules in the pregnant classes and pregnant schools in hospitals will relieve the COVID-19-related concerns of pregnant women.
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COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
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