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The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation

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The FCV-19S, a seven-item scale, has robust psychometric properties and is reliable and valid in assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and will also be useful in allaying CO VID-19 fears among individuals.
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Background: The emergence of the COVID-19 and its consequences has led to fears, worries, and anxiety among individuals worldwide. The present study developed the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) t ...

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COVID-19’s fear-uncertainty effect on green supply chain management and sustainability performances: the moderate effect of corporate social responsibility

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Item Response Theory Analysis of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S): A Systematic Review

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