Analysis

The Emetophobia Questionnaire (EMETQ-13) is a self-report tool designed to assess the severity and impact of emetophobia, which is the fear of vomiting. It includes questions about the frequency of thoughts related to vomiting, how individuals cope with the fear of vomiting, the symptoms associated with the phobia, the history of these symptoms, patterns of phobia expression, and the management strategies that have been used. The total score is then calculated to provide an overall measure of the severity of emetophobia, with higher scores indicating greater levels of fear and impairment.

Purpose

The emetophobia questionnaire typically collects information on how emetophobia affects a person’s life and well-being.

Scoring

The questionnaire uses a scale designed to measure the severity of the fear of vomiting, rated from 1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree.

References

Boschen, M. J., & Veale, D. (2007). Development and validation of the Emetophobia Questionnaire (EmetQ). Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 21(3), 391-406. doi:10.1016/j.janxdis.2006.06.005
Veale, D., Murphy, P., Ellison, N., Kanakam, N., & Costa, A. (2010). Autobiographical memories of vomiting in people with a specific phobia of vomiting (emetophobia). Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 38(3), 297-311. doi:10.1017/S1352465810000063
Antony, M. M., Craske, M. G., & Barlow, D. H. (2006). Phobic disorders and panic in adults: A guide to assessment and treatment. American Psychological Association. ISBN: 1591471152