Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Covid-19-Related Fears (MAC-RF) in French-Speaking Healthcare Professionals and Community Adults

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Article: article from journal or magazin.
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Title
Psychometric Properties of the Multidimensional Assessment of Covid-19-Related Fears (MAC-RF) in French-Speaking Healthcare Professionals and Community Adults
Journal
Swiss Psychology Open
Author(s)
Santoro Gianluca, Billieux Joël, Starcevic Vladan, Khazaal Yasser, Giardina Alessandro, Flayelle Maèva, Infanti Alexandre, Karila Laurent, Petit Géraldine, de Timary Philippe, Schimmenti Adriano
ISSN
2752-5341
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2023
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
3
Number
1
Pages
1-17
Language
english
Abstract
The Multidimensional Assessment of COVID-19-Related Fears (MAC-RF) is an 8-item self-report measure, which is based on the theoretical premise that fear responses to COVID-19 involve different yet intertwined domains (i.e., bodily, relational, cognitive, and behavioural). In this multi-step study, we tested the psychometric properties of the French version of the MAC-RF and examined the reciprocal relationships among COVID-19-related fears. Data were collected in two French-speaking samples (N = 521 individuals from the community and N = 328 healthcare professionals). Internal reliability, convergent validity, construct validity, and internal structure of the MAC-RF were tested. The French version of the MAC-RF demonstrated good psychometric properties and a two-factor structure, with bodily and relational fears tapping into the first factor, and cognitive and behavioural fears tapping into the second factor. Healthcare professionals reported greater COVID-19-related fears than community participants. Correlation network analysis showed that fear for one’s own body and fear of taking action might increase the risk of experiencing other COVID-19-related fears. Limitations comprised the cross-sectional design of the study, risk of bias associated with self-report instruments, and use of online surveys. A careful assessment of different types of fear related to COVID-19 may have implications for prevention and clinical practice during the current coronavirus pandemic. The French version of the MAC-RF is valid and reliable and can thus be used for this purpose.
Keywords
COVID-19, fear, MAC-RF, healthcare professionals, exploratory graph analysis, correlation network analysis
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Yes
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01/06/2023 14:41
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02/06/2023 6:08
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