Publications by authors named "Chetan Diwan"
Background: The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) was developed in April 2020 as an instrument to gauge the symptoms of stress and anxiety occurring secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was constructed using the English language due to which its application to a multi-linguistic country like India became a hindrance.
Aim: To establish psychometric validity and reliability of the Bengali translation of CAS.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to validate and ensure the reliability of a Marathi version of the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), initially created in 2020 in English.
- Bilingual experts translated the scale, and tests showed that the Marathi version correlated well with the original, demonstrating significant reliability and internal consistency.
- The findings indicate that the Marathi CAS is an effective tool for evaluating coronavirus-related anxiety among Marathi-speaking individuals, making it accessible to a broader audience in India.