A lot of people suffer from phobias. Phobias concerning certain diseases are not rare. This study will examine whether the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) crisis was able to rise phobias in people and if those with preexisting phobias or fears were more likely to develop a phobia concerning COVID. It will look at different subtypes - physicians, medical staff, general public (not medically affiliated) and patients with psychiatric disorders.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
600
Questionnaires will be used.
Medical University of Graz
Graz, Styria, Austria
RECRUITINGDevelopment of phobias
Specific Phobia Questionnaire (SPQ): The SPQ consists of 43 items, each rated using a 5-point Likert scale on two dimensions: (1) level of fear, with scores ranging from 0 (no fear) to 4 (extreme fear) and (2) extent to which the fear interferes with one's daily life, with scores ranging from 0 (no interference) to 4 (extreme interference). The SPQ is scored by combining fear ratings of each Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) specific phobia type. Severity Measure for Specific Phobia-Adult: The total score can range from 0 to 40 with higher scores indicating greater severity of specific phobia.
Time frame: 2 years
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