coronaphobia
Coronaphobia is the fear of contracting or spreading the coronavirus, which can lead to anxiety and distress.
Fear of multiple strains of coronavirus
Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Common
Awareness
8/10
Exposure Risk
7/10
common triggers
News reports about outbreaks
Interacting with people
Seeing others not following safety guidelines
coping strategies
Practicing good hygiene
Limiting exposure to triggering situations
Seeking social support
risk factors
- • Previous traumatic experiences
- • Underlying health conditions
- • Excessive media exposure
Scientific Classification
Specific phobia
Historical Context
Emerging due to the global COVID-19 pandemic
related phobias
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