COVID19
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaires for specific phobia
Questionnaires will be used.
Sponsors
Medical University of Graz
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Person gives written consent * Persons between 18-90 years of age (men and women) * No positive COVID infection known at time of first examination
Exclusion criteria
* Dementia, Delirium (not able to give consent) * Not fulfilling the inclusion criteria * COVID infection known at first examination point
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Development of phobias | 2 years | 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. |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Primary ContactAndreas Baranyi, Prof.
Outcome results
None listed