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Falagas, Matthew E.; Kiriaze, Ismene J.

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“…Increased stress levels often result in higher prevalence of addictive behaviors (e.g., alcohol, tobacco or drug use) influencing person’s health and immune system, making them more susceptible to disease and infection [ 13 ]. Additionally, fear experienced during epidemics formerly often resulted in stigmatization of groups racially perceived as being the source of the infection causing public disturbances, scuffles, in extreme cases civil conflicts [ 13 , 16 , 17 ].…”

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Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

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Background COVID-19 pandemic has had a global major healthcare, social and economic impact. In present study we aim to adapt the Fear of COVID-19 Scale to Hungarian. Materials and methods Forward-backward translation method was used to translate the English version of the scale to Hungarian. Participants were a convenience sample of 2175 university students and employees. The study was conducted between January 18th and February 12th 2021. The test battery included Hungarian versions of Fear of COVID-19 scale, short Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-H) and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results The scale showed one-factor structure, the loadings on the factor were significant and strong (from .47 to .84). Internal consistency was very good (α = .84). Construct validity for the Fear of COVID-19 Scale was supported by significant and positive correlations with STAI (r = 0.402; p < 0.001) and BDI-H (r = 0.270; p < 0.001). Conclusion The Hungarian version of Fear of COVID-19 Scale is a reliable and valid tool in assessing fear of coronavirus.

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Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

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“…The participants themselves identified the importance of preparing the community in advance [ 23 ]. Such preparation could lay the groundwork for effective communication in a pandemic which would moderate the potential for media overstatement and fear mongering [ 29 , 30 ].…”

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Including the public in pandemic planning: a deliberative approach

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BackgroundAgainst a background of pandemic threat posed by SARS and avian H5N1 influenza, this study used deliberative forums to elucidate informed community perspectives on aspects of pandemic planning.MethodsTwo deliberative forums were carried out with members of the South Australian community. The forums were supported by a qualitative study with adults and youths, systematic reviews of the literature and the involvement of an extended group of academic experts and policy makers. The forum discussions were recorded with simultaneous transcription and analysed thematically.ResultsParticipants allocated scarce resources of antiviral drugs and pandemic vaccine based on a desire to preserve society function in a time of crisis. Participants were divided on the acceptability of social distancing and quarantine measures. However, should such measures be adopted, they thought that reasonable financial, household and psychological support was essential. In addition, provided such support was present, the participants, in general, were willing to impose strict sanctions on those who violated quarantine and social distancing measures.ConclusionsThe recommendations from the forums suggest that the implementation of pandemic plans in a severe pandemic will be challenging, but not impossible. Implementation may be more successful if the public is engaged in pandemic planning before a pandemic, effective communication of key points is practiced before and during a pandemic and if judicious use is made of supportive measures to assist those in quarantine or affected by social isolation measures.

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“…Moreover, at list in the short term, social media may affect feelings and, consequently, risk perception [48]. Consequently, the information provided by the media and other official sources, as well as the way in which they are communicated, play a key role during these emergencies [49]. By dealing with the Italian case study, this work aims at providing preliminary insights, which might support decision makers to face with future sanitary emergencies, by investigating public perception of health risk.…”

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A Preliminary Evaluation of the Public Risk Perception Related to the COVID-19 Health Emergency in Italy

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Governments faced with the spread of COVID-19 pandemic are adopting strict and severe mitigation measures to influence people’s behaviors. Public perception of health risk plays a key role in the adoption of these actions, in people’s feelings, and in their daily habits. To support decision makers from international to local levels to face with future sanitary emergencies, this study aims at investigating Italian public perceptions of health risk. To this purpose, a questionnaire was designed and administered within the period of Italian COVID-19 lockdown and quarantine to almost 9000 citizens in Italy and abroad. The obtained results highlight a significative influence that mass media play on both the level of knowledge and the feelings of the respondents. The findings also point out future variations of some perceived behaviors consequent to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Cited by 39 publications

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Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Adaptation and psychometric evaluation of Hungarian version of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale

Including the public in pandemic planning: a deliberative approach

A Preliminary Evaluation of the Public Risk Perception Related to the COVID-19 Health Emergency in Italy

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