Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess socio-behavioural impact of COVID-19 on the general population. Issue 2 (March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bandhu Kalanidhi, Kamal; Ranjan, Piyush; Sarkar, Siddharth; Kaur, Tanveer; Dutt Upadhyay, Ashish; Singh, Amandeep; Sahu, Anamika; Khan, Munnoo; Vijay Prasad, Barre; Baitha, Upendra; Kumar, Arvind
• Is Part Of: Diabetes & metabolic syndrome. Volume 15:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 601
• Page End: 603
• Publication Date: 2021-03
• Subjects: Socio-behavioural -- COVID-19 -- Questionnaire -- Development -- Validation; Diabetes -- Periodicals; Metabolism -- Disorders -- Periodicals; Diabetes Mellitus -- Periodicals; Metabolic Diseases -- Periodicals; Diabète -- Périodiques; Métabolisme, Troubles du -- Périodiques; Endocrinologie -- Périodiques; Diabète -- Physiopathologie -- Périodiques; Diabetes; Metabolism -- Disorders; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.462
• DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2021.02.019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1871-4021

Abstract

Abstract: Background and aim: The aim of the study is to develop a valid and reliable tool to assess sociobehavioural changes due to COVID among the general population. Methods: This mixed method study has two phases. Phase I for questionnaire development (literature review, focus group discussion, expert evaluation and pilot testing). Phase II for establishing construct validity via factor analysis and internal consistency via Cronbach's ɑ by administering the questionnaire on 179 participants. Results: A questionnaire comprising 33 questions and five domains was developed having Cronbach's α of 0·82. Conclusion: The developed questionnaire is a concise, easy to administer and valid tool to assess socio-behavioural changes. Highlights: Socio-behavioural changes during COVID-19 can have long term social impact. The pandemic has impacted the lifestyle of individuals. Tool has good internal consistency and validity. The tool is concise and easy to administer.