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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

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  • Haruhiko Midorikawa

    (Department of Psychiatry, University of Tsukuba Hospital, 2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan)

  • Hirokazu Tachikawa

    (Department of Disaster and Community Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan)

  • Miyuki Aiba

    (Faculty of Human Sciences, Toyo Gakuen University, 1-26-3 Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan)

  • Yuki Shiratori

    (Department of Psychiatry, Division of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan)

  • Daichi Sugawara

    (Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan)

  • Naoaki Kawakami

    (Faculty of Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennoudai, Tsukuba 305-8575, Japan)

  • Ryo Okubo

    (Department of Neuropsychiatry, National Hospital Organization Obihiro Hospital, 18-2-16, Obihiro 080-8518, Japan)

  • Takahiro Tabuchi

    (Cancer Control Center, Osaka International Cancer Institute, 3-1-69 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-8567, Japan)

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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  • Haruhiko Midorikawa & Hirokazu Tachikawa & Miyuki Aiba & Yuki Shiratori & Daichi Sugawara & Naoaki Kawakami & Ryo Okubo & Takahiro Tabuchi, 2022. "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," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(1), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2022:i:1:p:429-:d:1016435
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    1. Takanao Tanaka & Shohei Okamoto, 2021. "Increase in suicide following an initial decline during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan," Nature Human Behaviour, Nature, vol. 5(2), pages 229-238, February.
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