Development and validation of a questionnaire to assess socio-behavioural impact of COVID-19 on the general population

Abstract Background and aim The aim of the study is to develop a valid and reliable tool to assess socio-behavioural changes. 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. Discussion The developed questionnaire is a concise, easy to administer and valid tool to assess socio-behavioural changes.