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Objective: It was aimed to detect the presence of coronavirus and illness anxiety during the pandemic, to determine the levels of hygiene behaviours and to investigate the relationship between anxiety and hygiene behaviours. Material and Method: The study was conducted among 240 people aged 18 years and over, who agreed to participate in the study. The data were collected through an online questionnaire using Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), Hygiene Inventory-23 (HI-23) and Whiteley Index-7 (WI-7) after obtaining the consent of the participants. Findings: Of 240 people participated in our study, 183 were women and 57 were men. The mean scores on CAS, HI-23 and WI-7 were 2,90 ± 3,58, 3,18 ± 0,38 and 2,23 ± 2,10, respectively. There was a significant positive relationship (p<0,001; r=0,346) between CAS and WI-7. When CAS was categorized as 'with anxiety' or 'without anxiety' and its relationship with HI-23 was examined, a significant relationship was observed (p=0,015; r=0,156). There was no significant difference between WI-7 and HI-23 (p=0,578; r=0,036). Conclusion: Covid-19 pandemic affects mental health as well as physical health. Anxiety levels can be reduced through effective and continuous information and adequate protective equipment. Ideal and continuous hygiene behaviours can be effective in reducing transmission.

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Introduction:Cancer is an important public health problem. The aim of this study is to develop strategies for fighting against cancer by determining the attitudes of women who applied to cancer screening unit, their screening status and the factors contributing to their screening. Methods: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out with 200 women, who applied to the Cancer Department of District Health Directorate and accepted to participate in the study. A 20-question survey was applied to the women after obtaining their consent in order to evaluate their cancer screening status. Results: Of the participants, the mean age was 44,17 ± 8,93 years, 93% were married and the majority were housewives (61%). 40.5% have at least one chronic disease. 82 of people (41%) have family members diagnosed with cancer. 86 people who did not have cancer screening answered "I didn't know" (25.6%), "My age was not suitable for screening" (25.6%), "I did not have the opportunity"(20.9%) and "I was afraid"(11.6%). 74.5% of the patients were referred to the family physician for new-onset short-term disease, 65% of them for continuous medication use, and 41% of them for general examination. 51.5% of the women were directed to screening by the family physician, 23% by the midwife / nurse and 14% by other physicians. 58.5% of women stated that they had cancer screening because family physician / midwife / nurse directed and 31% wanted it for control purpose. Conclusion: Screening rates will increase significantly, if people will be informed about cancer screening, and especially by physicians. By strengthening the relationship between family physicians and individuals, hesitatings for screening can be eliminated.