Indonesian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Validity and Reliability

Kassim, Mohd Amiruddin Mohd and Ayu, Friska and Kamu, Assis and Pang, Nicholas Tze Ping and Ho, Chong Mun and Algristian, Hafid and Sahri, Moch. and Hambali, Nurfarah Lydia Binti and Omar, Azizan (2020) Indonesian Version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale: Validity and Reliability. Borneo Epidemiology Journal, 1 (2). pp. 124-135. ISSN 2716-7070

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Abstract

Background and Objective: The Fear of COVID-19 Scale (FCV-19S) is a seven-item uni-dimensional scale assessing the severity of COVID-19 concerns. A translation and validation of the FCV-19S in Bahasa Indonesia language was expedited in view of the worrying trends of COVID-19 in Indonesia as well as its psychological squeal. Methods: Formal WHO forward and backward translation sequences were applied in translating the English FCV-19S into Bahasa Indonesia. Indonesian university participants were recruited via convenience sampling online using snowball methods. The reliability and validity of the Indonesian FCV-19S was psychometrically evaluated by applying confirmatory factor analysis and Rasch analysis in relation to sociodemographic variables and response to the depression, anxiety, and stress components of the Indonesian version of DASS-21. The sample consisted of 434 Indonesian participants. Results: The Cronbach α value for the Indonesia FCV-19-I was 0.819 indicated very good internal reliability. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis showed that the uni-dimensional factor structure of the FCV19S fitted well with the data. The FCV-19-I was significantly correlated with anxiety (r= 0.705, p< 0.001) subscales of DASS-21. The FCV-19-I’s properties tested using Rasch analysis were also satisfactory, although three items in FCV-19-I were not able to be tested. Conclusion: Hence, the Indonesian FCV-19-I is valid and reliable, with robust psychometric properties from classical and modern psychometric methods. It can be a valuable and useful tool in identifying and responding to psychological distress caused by COVID-19.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Indonesia, Fear of COVID-19, COVID-19, Rasch analysis, DASS-21
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Health > Program Study of Occupational Health and Safety
Depositing User:	Mr. . Bagas
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2021 08:59
Last Modified:	26 Jul 2023 07:38
URI:	http://repository.unusa.ac.id/id/eprint/6564

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