Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Adaptation and psychometric properties in Peruvian population

• Wilson Hernández ^[2] ; Andrea Burneo ^[2] ; Mónica Cassaretto ^[1]
  1. [1] Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

     Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

     Perú

     
  2. [2] GRADE – Grupo de Análisis para el Desarrollo
• Localización: Ansiedad y estrés, ISSN 1134-7937, Vol. 27, Nº 2-3 (Julio - Diciembre 2021), 2021, págs. 103-111
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.5093/anyes2021a14
• Títulos paralelos:
  • Escala de miedo a la COVID-19: Adaptación y propiedades psicométricas en población peruana
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    Contexto y objetivo: El contexto actual causado por la COVID-19 ha cambiado la vida social y cotidiana en todo el mundo. La salud mental no es la excepción. El objetivo de este estudio fue adaptar y analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la versión peruana de la Escala de Miedo al COVID-19 (FCV-19S) en una muestra de profesionales peruanos.

    Material y métodos: La muestra estuvo compuesta por 169 participantes de un estudio longitudinal sobre el síndrome de agotamiento durante la pandemia en Perú. Se realizó el método de traducción inversa (del inglés al español). Se realizó un análisis factorial confirmatorio (AFC). Además, se llevaron a cabo análisis de confiabilidad (Alfa de Cronbach, Omega de McDonald y test-retest) y correlaciones con otras variables.

    Resultados: Los resultados confirman la naturaleza unidimensional del instrumento (AFC) con excelentes indicadores de bondad de ajuste (CFI = .996; TLI = .99; RMSEA = .06; SRMR = .04) y presentan buenos niveles de confiabilidad (α = .79; ω = .81; ICC = .75). Además, se encontró evidencia de validez externa con la Escala de Estrés Traumático Secundario y la Escala de Estrés Percibido. El puntaje del FCV-19S presenta correlaciones previamente desconocidas con el miedo al contagio de familiares, el miedo de contagio en lugares públicos y la percepción de salud autoreportada. Se hallaron diferencias por género, aunque deben ser corroboradas en muestras más amplias.

    Principales conclusiones. La versión peruana del FCV-19S muestra sólidas propiedades psicométricas.

    Su uso es atractivo para el estudio de la salud mental durante la pandemia y, el diseño y focalización de iniciativas en grupos y espacios vulnerables.

  • English

    Context and objective: Current context caused by COVID-19 has changed social and day-to-day life worldwide. Mental health is no exception. The objective of this study was to adapt and analyze the psychometric properties of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) in a sample of Peruvian professionals.

    Material and methods. The sample was composed of 169 participants of a longitudinal study about burnout during the pandemic in Peru. Translation-back translation method was performed (from English to Spanish). Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted. Additionally, reliability analyses (Cronbach’s Alpha, McDonald’s Omega and Test-retest) and correlations with other variables were carried out.

    Results: Results confirm the one-dimensional nature of the instrument (CFA) with excellent indicators of goodness of fit (CFI = .996; TLI = .99; RMSEA = .06; SRMR = .04) and present good levels of reliability (α = .79; ω = .81; ICC = .75). Furthermore, evidence for external validity was found with the Secondary Traumatic Stress Scale and Perceived Stress Scale. The FCV-19S score presents previously unknown correlations with fear of infection of relatives, fear of infection in public places and self-reported perceived health. The score differs by gender, but further examination with larger samples are needed.

    Main conclusions: The Peruvian version of the FCV-19S shows solid psychometric properties. Its use is attractive for the study of mental health during the pandemic, and the design and focalization of initiatives in vulnerable groups and spaces.

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