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The \u2018Sociodemographic and Medical Characteristics Information Form\u2019, \u2018Coronavirus Disease 2019 Fear Scale\u2019 and \u2018State\/Trait Anxiety Scale\u2019 were used. Descriptive methods, independent samples\n                      <jats:italic>t<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2010test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation analysis were used in data analysis.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The mean fear scale score was 14.27\u2009\u00b1\u20095.46, the mean State Anxiety Scale score was 31.05\u2009\u00b1\u20097.92, and the mean Trait Anxiety Scale score was 38.69\u2009\u00b1\u20098.81. Coronavirus Disease 2019 fear was found to be higher in single individuals, those with poor sleep and those without caregiving responsibilities. State anxiety was found to be lower in those who believed they had sufficient information about the surgery. A very weak positive correlation was found between fear and trait anxiety. A strong positive correlation was found between patients' state anxiety and trait anxiety.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Preoperative anxiety during the COVID\u201019 pandemic appeared to be more closely associated with patients' underlying anxiety predisposition than with COVID\u201019\u2010related fear. Structured preoperative education may contribute to reducing situational anxiety.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for the Profession and\/or Patient Care<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Routine assessment of both state and trait anxiety, together with individualized preoperative education and psychosocial support, may improve patients' psychological preparedness for surgery. Particular attention should be given to patients with elevated trait anxiety, as they may benefit from targeted nursing interventions aimed at reducing preoperative distress and enhancing perioperative care.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Reporting Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study adhered to the Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) Statement for reporting cross\u2010sectional studies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings of this study highlight the importance of routinely assessing psychosocial factors, such as anxiety, sleep quality and social support, during preoperative care. 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