Composite scores for perceived severity towards COVID-19
| Question statements | Mean | Standard deviation (SD) | Cronbach’s alpha (α) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived severity | 0.79 | ||
| I think, if I get infected with novel coronavirus, I will surely die | 2.67 | 1.16 | |
| I am afraid that I may die if I contract novel coronavirus | 3.04 | 1.09 | |
| If I test positive for COVID-19, I could pass it to my family and friends who may die | 3.63 | 1.02 | |
| I am at a greater risk of dying if I contract novel coronavirus because of my general health | 2.91 | 1.23 | |
| Question statements | Mean | Standard | Cronbach’s |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.79 | |||
| I think, if I get infected with novel coronavirus, I will surely die | 2.67 | 1.16 | |
| I am afraid that I may die if I contract novel coronavirus | 3.04 | 1.09 | |
| If I test positive for COVID-19, I could pass it to my family and friends who may die | 3.63 | 1.02 | |
| I am at a greater risk of dying if I contract novel coronavirus because of my general health | 2.91 | 1.23 | |
Notes: N = 529; five-point Likert scale: 1 = Strongly disagree and 5 = Strongly agree
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