Psychometric Evaluation of a Fear of COVID-19 Scale in China: Cross-sectional Study.
Edmond Pui-Hang ChoiWenjie DuanDaniel Yee-Tak FongKris Yuet Wan LokMandy Man HoJanet Kit Ting WongChia-Chin LinPublished in: JMIR formative research (2022)
The psychometric properties of the adapted Fear Scale are acceptable to measure the fear of COVID-19 among Chinese people. Our study stresses the need for more psychosocial support and care to help this population cope with their fears during the pandemic.