anxiety, knowledge, and preventive behaviors among covid-19 survivors: a cross-sectional survey on coronavirus concerns

Introduction: this study aims to examine the interplay between covid-19-related knowledge, anxiety, and preventive behaviors among individuals who have survived covid-19.material & methods: a descriptive cross-sectional design recruited 230 participants from three public hospitals through simple randomization. participants completed a questionnaire via email and phone, comprising sections on personal information, the corona disease anxiety scale (cdas), and covid-19 knowledge and preventive behaviors. data analysis utilized t-tests, anova, and regression models.results: out of 230 individuals, 200 responded (an 87% response rate). education level significantly correlated with covid-19 knowledge and preventive behaviors. job status also showed a significant association with participants’ understanding and actions regarding covid-19. regression analyses revealed that higher levels of knowledge (β=0.5, p=0.001) and anxiety (β=0.182, p=0.001) were linked to increased engagement in preventive behaviors.conclusion: this study focused on covid-19 survivors, finding that anxiety may serve as a motivating factor for engaging in preventive behaviors. these findings hold implications for policymakers in promoting effective preventive measures.