Fear of COVID-19 among patients with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection: A cross-sectional study in Estonian family practices

Article Psychology, Clinical

The Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Development and Initial Validation

Daniel Kwasi Ahorsu et al.

Summary: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool for assessing fear of COVID-19 among the general population and can help alleviate individual fears of COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Psychometric Properties of the Norwegian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

M. M. Iversen et al.

Summary: The research examined the psychometric properties of the Norwegian version of the FCV-19S in adults, revealing good internal consistency and an underlying two-factor structure (cognitive and somatic fear), supporting the use of total scores to measure fear of COVID-19.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Article Psychiatry

Impact of post-COVID conditions on mental health: a cross-sectional study in Japan and Sweden

Kazuki Matsumoto et al.

Summary: This study investigates the relationship between post-COVID conditions and mental health and shows that post-COVID conditions may lead to the onset of mental disorders. The study is a collaborative cross-sectional study conducted in Japan and Sweden and includes data from 763 adults who participated in online surveys.

BMC PSYCHIATRY (2022)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Effects of COVID-19 Fear on Society's Quality of Life

Nur Demirbas et al.

Summary: The study aimed to determine the level of fear caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkish society and evaluate its effects on quality of life. Fear levels varied according to gender, marital status, education, and income level, with a negative correlation between fear and physical and psychological health. The study findings can help raise public awareness of COVID-19 and address the psychological effects and fears associated with the pandemic.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Review Psychology, Clinical

Item Response Theory Analysis of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S): A Systematic Review

Zainab Alimoradi et al.

Summary: This systematic review investigated the psychometric evidence of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S). The study found that FCV-19S is a strong and valid instrument for assessing fear across different languages.

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT (2022)

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Article Psychiatry

Associations of Depression, Anxiety, Worry, Perceived Stress, and Loneliness Prior to Infection With Risk of Post-COVID-19 Conditions

Siwen Wang et al.

Summary: This study utilized data from three large female cohorts and found that high levels of psychological distress before SARS-CoV-2 infection may be a risk factor for developing post-COVID-19 conditions.

JAMA PSYCHIATRY (2022)

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Article Health Care Sciences & Services

Long-term mortality following SARS-CoV-2 infection: A national cohort study from Estonia

Anneli Uuskula et al.

Summary: People infected with SARS-CoV-2 have more than three times the risk of dying over the following year compared to those who remained uninfected, especially among older individuals. The short-term mortality rate after infection is also significantly higher among COVID-19 cases. COVID-19 cases aged 60 years or older continue to have an increased risk of death until the end of the first year after infection.

LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE (2022)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Mental Health Screening for COVID-19: a Proposed Cutoff Score for the Greek Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S)

V. A. Nikopoulou et al.

Summary: This study aimed to explore the validity of the Greek version of the FCV-19S scale and determine appropriate cutoff scores. The results showed that a cutoff point score of 16.5 or higher had significant predictive power for anxiety, health anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2022)

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Article Psychology, Clinical

Functional Fear Predicts Public Health Compliance in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Craig A. Harper et al.

Summary: In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of the virus was the only predictor of positive behavior change such as social distancing and improved hand hygiene, with politically relevant variables showing no effect. Fear may play a functional role in global health crises.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION (2021)

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Review Psychology, Multidisciplinary

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Fear of COVID-19

Faxiang Luo et al.

Summary: The fear and anxiety levels of COVID-19 were high worldwide, with differences between genders, regions, and populations. It is necessary to pay more attention to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health.

FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2021)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

COVID-19 fatality rates in hospitalized patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Ana Macedo et al.

Summary: This study evaluated the mortality rates of COVID-19 patients, finding rates of 11.5% in general admitted patients and 40.5% in critical care cases. These findings should guide resource allocation and economic burden calculations during pandemics.

ANNALS OF EPIDEMIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

The Psychological Consequences of COVID-19 Fear and the Moderator Effects of Individuals' Underlying Illness and Witnessing Infected Friends and Family

Orhan Kocak et al.

Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused fear and anxiety globally, with long quarantine periods in Turkey exacerbating physical and psychological issues. Different segments of society show varying psychological effects, with women and young people exhibiting higher levels of fear, anxiety, and depression related to the virus. The impact of COVID-19 fear is significantly stronger for those with underlying illnesses and those who have had friends or family members affected or deceased.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Review Sport Sciences

Is Physical Activity Associated with Less Depression and Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic? A Rapid Systematic Review

Sebastian Wolf et al.

Summary: Regular physical activity during the Covid-19 pandemic is associated with reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety. Maintaining stable exercise routines and utilizing motivational skills are crucial in overcoming pandemic-related barriers and promoting mental health. Web-based technologies can play a key role in increasing motivation for physical activity and ensuring consistent exercise habits.

SPORTS MEDICINE (2021)

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Article Nursing

Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) across countries: Measurement invariance issues

Chung-Ying Lin et al.

Summary: This study examined the measurement invariance of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) across eleven countries using multigroup confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch differential item functioning. The results showed that the FCV-19S was partially invariant across countries and fully invariant across gender and age groups.

NURSING OPEN (2021)

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Article Psychiatry

The mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with and without depressive, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorders: a longitudinal study of three Dutch case-control cohorts

Kuan-Yu Pan et al.

Summary: The study found that people with depressive, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorders experienced a detrimental impact on their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there was no further increase in symptom severity. In contrast, individuals without these disorders showed an increase in symptoms during the pandemic.

LANCET PSYCHIATRY (2021)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology