Approaches of Turkish Teachers on Strengthening Their Immune System
during Covid-19 Pandemic Period
Abstract
Objective: Strengthening the immune system constitutes an important part
of struggling with COVID-19. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
approaches of the teachers to strengthen their immunity during COVID-19
pandemic period in Turkey. Methods: This descriptive study was performed
on teachers via social media between 15 and 23 June, 2020. Results: Of
500 participants, 47.4% stated that they gained weight during COVID-19
pandemic period. Vegetable and fruit consuming (52.8%), praying
(36.2%) and sunbathing (26.0%) were the most common methods to
strengthen immunity. Of the teachers, 46.2% were confident about their
knowledge on immunity strengthening methods and only 61.2% stated that
they would like to be trained. Discussion: Lifestyle changes
strengthening immunity may help to come over Covid-19 pandemic period
with less harm. In-service training should be provided to the teachers
who would constitute a good sample for the society.