Table 3.
EPII Subcategories and Scoring
| Subcategories | No. of Items in Subcategory | Range of Raw Score Per Subcategory | Example Item | Scoring of Items in Subcategory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Work and Employment Since COVID-19 | 11 | Min = 0 Max = 22 |
Had to continue to work even though in close contact with people who might be infected (e.g., customers, patients, co-workers). | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Home Life Since COVID-19 | 11 | Min = 0 Max = 22 |
More conflict with a child or harsher in disciplining a child or children. | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Social Activities Since COVID-19 | 9 | Min = 0 Max = 18 |
Unable to visit loved one in a care facility (e.g., nursing home, group home). | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Economic Situation Since COVID-19 | 3 | Min = 0 Max = 6 |
Unable to pay important bills like rent or utilities. | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Emotional and Physical Health and Well-being in COVID-19 | 13 | Min = 0 Max = 39 |
Unable to access mental health treatment or therapy. | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Child in Home) if a child in the home was impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Adult in Home) if another adult in the home was impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Physical Distancing and Infection History Since COVID-19 | 13 | Min = 0 Max = 26 |
Isolated or quarantined due to possible exposure to COVID-19. | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
| Parent Positive Change Since COVID-19 | 18 | Min = 0 Max = 36 |
More quality time with a partner or spouse. | Check Yes (Me) if you were impacted: 1 point Check Yes (Person in Home) if another person (or people) in your home were impacted: 1 point |
EPII survey was used to assess parent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Subcategories reflect different aspects of well-being that could be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EPII, Epidemic-Pandemic Impacts Inventory; Max, maximum; Min, minimum.