Covid Stress Scales: The psychosocial impact of COVID-19 in Latinos/as

• Martínez-Taboas, Alfonso ^[1] ; Rosario-Rodríguez, Adam ^[3] ; González-Rivera, Juan A. ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad Interamericana

     Universidad Interamericana

     México

     
  2. [2] Ponce Health Sciences University

     Ponce Health Sciences University

     Puerto Rico

     
  3. [3] Universidad Albizu, Recinto de San Juan

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• Localización: Revista Puertorriqueña de Psicología, ISSN-e 1946-2026, Vol. 32, Nº. 1, 2021 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Sección Especial - Salud Emocional y COVID-19), págs. 90-103
• Idioma: inglés
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  • español

    La pandemia del COVID-19 ha estado asociada a un incremento en problemas de salud mental y al devastador impacto en pilares sociales, politicos y de salud pública. Puerto Rico no ha sido la excepción, incluyendo un periodo riguroso restrictivo de salidas fuera del hogar y varias miles de muertes atribuidas al virus. El propósito de esta investigación es examinar la confiabilidad y validez convergente de la versión en español de la Escala de Estrés de COVID (EEC). Participaron 416 personas que completaron una encuesta en línea que incluía la EEC y la evaluación de síntomas de depresión y ansiedad. Examinamos características a nivel de ítemes, la estructura factorial y la validez convergente de las diversas escalas. Los resultados apoyan una estructura de cinco factores en la EEC, confiabilidad interna excelente, y validez convergente con las escalas de depresión y ansiedad. En general, la versión en español de la EEC provee una evaluación confiable y válida del nuevo síndrome de estrés de COVID.

  • English

    The COVID-19 pandemic is linked to a rise in mental health problems and the consequent devastating impact on social, political and health pillars. Puerto Rico has been no exception, including an aggressive and restrictive quarantine period, and several thousands of deaths attributed to the virus. The aim of this investigation is to examine the reliability and convergent validity of the Spanish version of the COVID Stress Scale (CSS). The CSS is a robust instrument to measure stress related to fears of being exposed to the virus and to the deleterious consequences in the lifestyle of the individual. Participants were 416 persons who completed an online survey that included the CSS and the assessment of depressive and anxiety symptoms. We examined item-level characteristics, factor structure and the convergent validity of the scales. The results support the five-factor structure of the CSS, excellent internal reliability, and convergent validity with scales of anxiety and depression. Overall, the Spanish version of the CSS provide a reliable and valid assessment of the new proposed COVID stress syndrome.

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