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. 2021 Jan 29;12(2):123. doi: 10.3390/insects12020123

Table 5.

Insect Phobia Scale (IPS).

Number Statement Median IQR
1 The idea of eating insects causes me disgust/repulsion. 4 3
2 Insect consumption is not socially acceptable. 2 3
3 I’m afraid insect-based foods have an unpleasant taste. 4 3
4 I’m afraid insect-based foods have an unpleasant consistency. 4 3
5 I think insect-based foods have poor hygiene. 3 2.5
6 I think that eating insects is not suitable for our diet. 2 3

IQR = interquartile range.