• Internet use, eHealth literacy and fear of COVID-19 among nursing students in the Philippines

    Author(s):
    Ronnell Dela Rosa, Homelo Estoque, Maria Teresa Fajardo, Xerxes Malaga, Ryan Michael Oducado (see profile) , Jejomar Quiros, Don Vicente Real, Mary Nellie Roa, Jonaid Sadang, Daryl Superio, Cyruz Tuppal
    Date:
    2021
    Subject(s):
    Internet
    Item Type:
    Article
    Tag(s):
    covid-19, Coronavírus, ehealth literacy, Fear
    Permanent URL:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/vhxr-nj24
    Abstract:
    The COVID-19 outbreak brought into focus not only the safety but also the mental well-being of nursing students. At present, the level of fear of COVID-19 and associated factors among nursing students in the Philippines are not well understood. This cross-sectional online survey determined the relationship between Internet use and eHealth literacy with fear of COVID-19. One thousand three hundred and sixty-seven (n=1,367) answered an online survey using the adopted eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), and Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) administered from May 1 to 15, 2020. Descriptive statistics, tests for differences, and correlational analysis were performed. Results indicated that the composite score of the FCV-19S was 3.65, indicating moderate to high levels of fear. Fear of COVID-19 significantly differed based on sex, year level, and location. A significant inverse relationship was found between the average daily use of the Internet and fear of COVID-19. On the other hand, no significant association was noted between eHealth literacy and fear of COVID-19. The first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in a far-reaching impact on nursing students' psychological well-being. This study highlights the value of the Internet and its use during the outbreak may not always lead to higher fear related to COVID-19. Nursing schools may need to create strategies to promote regulated and responsible Internet use, address students' mental health concerns, and develop interventions to respond proactively to mitigate or reduce fear among nursing students during the pandemic.
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    Pub. DOI:
    10.46661/ijeri.5520
    Publisher:
    Universidad Pablo de Olavide
    Pub. Date:
    2021-5-4
    Journal:
    IJERI: International Journal of Educational Research and Innovation
    Issue:
    15
    Page Range:
    487 - 502
    ISSN:
    2386-4303
    Status:
    Published
    Last Updated:
    3 years ago
    License:
    All Rights Reserved
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