Evaluation of the psychometrics of the Social Impact Scale and its association with depression among asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 carriers experience psychological stresses and mental health issues such as varying degrees of stigma. The Social Impact Scale (SIS) can be used to measure the stigmatisation of COVID-19 carriers who experience such problems.

Aims

To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese version of the SIS, and the association between stigma and depression among asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers in Shanghai, China.

Method

A total of 1283 asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers from Shanghai Ruijin Jiahe Fangcang Shelter Hospital were recruited, with a mean age of 39.64 ± 11.14 years (59.6% male). Participants completed questionnaires, including baseline information and psychological measurements, the SIS and Self-Rating Depression Scale. The psychometrics of the

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10897691 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature