Perceived fear of COVID-19 infection according to sex, age and occupational risk using the Brazilian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Autor(es)

Andrade, Eric Francelino ; Pereira, Luciano Jose ; Luiz de Oliveira, Ana Paula ; Orlando, Debora Ribeiro ; Galdino Alves, Debora Almeida ; Guilarducci, Janina de Sales ; Castelo, Paula Midori

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: DEATH STUDIES; v. 46, n. 3, p. 10-pg., 2020-08-25.

Resumo

We investigated the fear of COVID-19 infection after proper translation and cultural adaptation of the "Fear of COVID-19 Scale" to the Brazilian Portuguese language. A sample of 1,743 Brazilian participants were included. The scale showed excellent psychometric characteristics. Women showed higher anxiety levels. Fear of COVID-19 scores were lower in males with occupational risk of contamination. On the other hand, women and younger individuals showed higher fear of COVID-19 infection scores. The Brazilian Fear of COVID-19 Scale proved to be a reliable tool with excellent psychometric properties for identifying fear of COVID-19 infection in the Brazilian population. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 17/26400-6 - Impacto da gastroplastia na composição salivar e na citomorfologia da mucosa oral: acompanhamento de três e seis meses
• Beneficiário: Paula Midori Castelo Ferrua
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular