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Proposed Cut-Off Score for the Japanese Version of the Fear of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Scale (FCV-19S): Evidence from a Large-Scale National Survey in Japan.
Midorikawa, Haruhiko; Tachikawa, Hirokazu; Aiba, Miyuki; Shiratori, Yuki; Sugawara, Daichi; Kawakami, Naoaki; Okubo, Ryo; Tabuchi, Takahiro.
  • Midorikawa H; Department of Psychiatry, University of Tsukuba Hospital, 2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan.
  • Tachikawa H; Department of Disaster and Community Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan.
  • Aiba M; Faculty of Human Sciences, Toyo Gakuen University, 1-26-3 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan.
  • Shiratori Y; Department of Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan.
  • Sugawara D; Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan.
  • Kawakami N; Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan.
  • Okubo R; Department of Neuropsychiatry, National Hospital Organization Obihiro Hospital, 18-2-16, Obihiro 080-8518, Japan.
  • Tabuchi T; Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8567, Japan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health ; 20(1)2022 12 27.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2243342
ABSTRACT
The Fear of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item self-administered psychological scale for measuring the fear of this disease. The scale has been widely adapted and validated worldwide. This study aimed to propose a cut-off score for the validated Japanese version of the FCV-19S. We conducted a nationwide online survey and included 26,286 respondents in the analysis. Respondents answered questions on their sociodemographic characteristics, and using the FCV-19S and six-item Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, we measured psychological distress and assessed whether the fear of COVID-19 interfered with their daily lives. A total score of ≥21 points was considered adequate to identify those with psychological distress or difficulties in daily living because of the fear of COVID-19. This cut-off score will contribute to mental health assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20010429

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ijerph20010429