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Coronavirus Pandemic Anxiety Scale (CPAS-11): development and initial validation
Allan B I Bernardo1, Norman B Mendoza2, Patricia D Simon1
1De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.
Current Psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.)
|November 23, 2020
Summary
The Coronavirus Pandemic Anxiety Scale (CPAS-11) effectively identifies individuals experiencing COVID-19-related anxiety. This validated screening tool helps detect those needing mental health support during and after the pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Psychological Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant and lasting mental health challenges.
- Anxiety symptoms related to the pandemic require effective measurement tools.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the 11-item Coronavirus Pandemic Anxiety Scale (CPAS-11).
- To establish CPAS-11 as a reliable screening tool for COVID-19-related anxiety.
Main Methods:
- Scale development incorporating existing anxiety research and clinical observations from the Philippines.
- Validation in a Filipino sample (N=925) using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
- Assessment of internal consistency, validity, and screening accuracy against the GAD-7.
Main Results:
- The CPAS-11 demonstrated a robust two-factor structure (somatic and non-somatic symptoms).
- The scale exhibited good internal consistency, convergent/divergent validity, and screening accuracy.
- A cutoff score of 15 on CPAS-11 showed adequate sensitivity and specificity for identifying anxiety.
Conclusions:
- The CPAS-11 is a viable and effective screening instrument for detecting anxiety linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- This tool can aid in identifying individuals requiring mental health services related to the pandemic.
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