Protocol - Coronavirus Anxiety Scale
Description
The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) is a self-reported mental health screener of dysfunctional anxiety associated with the coronavirus crisis.
Specific Instructions
Authors of the scale suggest participants to have spent at least one hour during the past two weeks thinking about and/or watching media about the coronavirus, as well as have experienced significant anxiety, fear, or worry about the disease outbreak.
Availability
Protocol
How often have you experienced the following activities over the last 2 weeks?
| Not at all | Rare, less than a day or two | Several days | More than 7 days | Nearly every day over the last 2 weeks | |
| 1. I felt dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, when I read or listened to news about the coronavirus | [ ] 0 | [ ] 1 | [ ] 2 | [ ] 3 | [ ] 4 |
| 2. I had trouble falling or staying asleep because I was thinking about the coronavirus. | [ ] 0 | [ ] 1 | [ ] 2 | [ ] 3 | [ ] 4 |
| 3. I felt paralyzed or frozen when I thought about or was exposed to information about the coronavirus. | [ ] 0 | [ ] 1 | [ ] 2 | [ ] 3 | [ ] 4 |
| 4. I lost interest in eating when I thought about or was exposed to information about the coronavirus. | [ ] 0 | [ ] 1 | [ ] 2 | [ ] 3 | [ ] 4 |
| 5. I felt nauseous or had stomach problems when I thought about or was exposed to information about the coronavirus. | [ ] 0 | [ ] 1 | [ ] 2 | [ ] 3 | [ ] 4 |
Scoring and interpretation
Total Score = Question 1 + Question 2 + Question 3 + Question 4 + Question 5
Each item of the CAS is rated on a 5-point scale, from 0 (not at all) to 4 (nearly every day), based on experiences over the past two weeks. This scaling format is consistent with the DSM-5’s cross-cutting symptom measure. A CAS total score ≥ 9 indicates probable dysfunctional coronavirus-related anxiety. Elevated scores on a particular item or a high total scale score (≥ 9) may indicate problematic symptoms for the individual that might warrant further assessment and/or treatment. Clinical judgement should guide the interpretation of the CAS results.
Personnel and Training Required
X – N/A
Equipment Needs
X- N/A
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Self-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Adult
Participants
Adult aged 18 or older
Selection Rationale
PhenX used input from crowdsourcing to enable rapid response and release of COVID-19 related protocols in the Toolkit.
Language
Chinese, English, Spanish
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Coronavirus Anxiety Scale | 96834-7 | LOINC |
Derived Variables
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Process and Review
Not applicable
Protocol Name from Source
Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS)
Source
Lee, S. A. (2020). Coronavirus Anxiety Scale: A brief mental health screener for COVID-19 related anxiety. Death Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2020.1748481
General References
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Protocol ID
960401
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX960401_Coronavirus_Anxiety_Scale_Experience_Dizziness_Past_Two_Weeks | ||||
| PX960401010000 | How often have you experienced the following more | N/A | ||
| PX960401_Coronavirus_Anxiety_Scale_Lost_Interest_Eating_Past_Two_Weeks | ||||
| PX960401040000 | How often have you experienced the following more | N/A | ||
| PX960401_Coronavirus_Anxiety_Scale_Nausea_Past_Two_Weeks | ||||
| PX960401050000 | How often have you experienced the following more | N/A | ||
| PX960401_Coronavirus_Anxiety_Scale_Paralyzed_Frozen_Past_Two_Weeks | ||||
| PX960401030000 | How often have you experienced the following more | N/A | ||
| PX960401_Coronavirus_Anxiety_Scale_Trouble_Sleeping_Past_Two_Weeks | ||||
| PX960401020000 | How often have you experienced the following more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Coronavirus Anxiety Scale
Release Date
October 30, 2020
Definition
This measure is a self-report mental health screener of dysfunctional anxiety associated with the coronavirus crisis.
Purpose
This measure helps clinicians and researchers efficiently identify cases of individuals functionally impaired by coronavirus-related anxiety.
Keywords
coronavirus, information, news, anxiety, COVID-19, COVID
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 960401 | Coronavirus Anxiety Scale |
Publications
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