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Validation of the COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales.
Enlow, Paul T; Phan, Thao-Ly T; Lewis, Amanda M; Hildenbrand, Aimee K; Sood, Erica; Canter, Kimberly S; Vega, Gaby; Alderfer, Melissa A; Kazak, Anne E.
  • Enlow PT; Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, USA.
  • Phan TT; Department of Pediatrics, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, USA.
  • Lewis AM; Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, USA.
  • Hildenbrand AK; Department of Pediatrics, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, USA.
  • Sood E; Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, USA.
  • Canter KS; Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, USA.
  • Vega G; Department of Pediatrics, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, USA.
  • Alderfer MA; Center for Healthcare Delivery Science, Nemours Children's Health, USA.
  • Kazak AE; Department of Pediatrics, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, USA.
J Pediatr Psychol ; 47(3): 259-269, 2022 03 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1593124
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

The COVID-19 Exposure and Family Impact Scales (CEFIS) were developed in Spring 2020 to assess effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on families and caregivers. Initial psychometric properties were promising. The current study examined the factor structure and evaluated convergent and criterion validity of the CEFIS in a new sample.

METHODS:

In October and November 2020, caregivers (N = 2,531) of youth (0-21 years) scheduled for an ambulatory care visit at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware completed the CEFIS and measures of convergent (PROMIS Global Mental Health Scale, Family Assessment Device) and criterion validity (PTSD Checklist-Civilian). Confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the factor structure of the CEFIS. Bivariate correlations and logistic regression were used to examine convergent and criterion validity.

RESULTS:

Factor analysis supported the original six- and three-factor structures for the Exposure and Impact scales, respectively. Second-order factor analyses supported the use of Exposure, Impact, and Distress total scores. Higher scores on the CEFIS Exposure, Impact, and Distress scales were associated with increased mental health concerns and poorer family functioning. Higher scores on all CEFIS scales were also associated with greater odds of having clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:

The CEFIS is a psychometrically sound measure of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family and caregiver functioning and may also be useful in identifying families who would benefit from psychological supports.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Pediatr Psychol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jpepsy

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Adolescent / Child / Humans Language: English Journal: J Pediatr Psychol Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jpepsy