Validation of the ways of coping checklist after a disaster

Objective Although widely used, the validity of the Coping Ways Checklist (WCC) is a persistent problem. Methods By studying a sample (n=285) obtained from a population that had experienced the same traumatic event (an earthquake), using with parallel factor analysis and exploratory structure model (ESEM), a scale of 46 items was obtained: Ways of the Coping Checklist after a disaster (WCC-D). Results The results indicate a valid model of six dimensions and two dimensions correlated with the post-traumatic stress scale used as criterion. Discussion The good properties of the WCC-D and its relationship to posttraumatic stress were discussed. The WCC-D is made available in a format ready to be applied and reviewed by health personnel.