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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Fear of COVID-19 Scale-Associations of Its Scores with Health Literacy and Health-Related Behaviors among Medical Students.
Hiep T. Nguyen,Binh N. Do,Khue M. Pham,Giang Bao Kim,Hoa T.B. Dam,Trung T. Nguyen,Thao T.P. Nguyen,Thao T.P. Nguyen,Yen H. Nguyen,Kristine Sørensen,Andrew Pleasant,Tuyen Van Duong +11 more
TL;DR: In conclusion, the FCoV-19S is valid and reliable in screening for fear of COVID-19 and health literacy was found to protect medical students from fear.
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