The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation
Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu,Chung Ying Lin,Vida Imani,Mohsen Saffari,Mark D. Griffiths,Amir H. Pakpour,Amir H. Pakpour +6 more
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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.Abstract:
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 ...read more
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