Development and psychometric properties of the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (HIWQ)

Summary The aims of this study were to design the Hookah Smoking Initiation for Women Questionnaire (HIWQ) and determine its psychometric properties. This was a sequential exploratory mixed-methods design consisting of qualitative and quantitative phases. This study was conducted from August 2012 to July 2013 in Tehran. In the qualitative phase, semi-structured interviews were held with 36 Iranian women for developing a preliminary item pool. Consequently, during the quantitative phase, the psychometric properties of the questionnaire were determined with the collaboration of 323 women living in various geographical locations in Tehran, Iran. Content validity of the questionnaire was examined by a panel of experts. The questionnaire’s construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analyses. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was calculated to check the questionnaire’s internal consistency reliability. Moreover, its stability was tested using the test–retest method. Exploratory factor analysis indicated that the HIQW could best be explained by a six-factor solution: ‘drawing the attention of other people’, the need to having fun and being relaxed, ‘hookah smoking in the family’, ‘availability of hookah’, ‘curiosity’ and ‘having a positive attitude toward hookah’. It also was found that the construct and content validity, and the reliability of the questionnaire were satisfactory (α = 0.83, ICC = 0.94). The HIQW was valid and reliable. Therefore, healthcare professionals can use it for evaluating the hookah smoking initiation in women. Future studies are required to refine this questionnaire and assess its applicability in different cultures and contexts.

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Validation of the care providers version of the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care-Measurement Tool in Chinese primary care systems

10.21203/rs.2.20137/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yixiang Huang ◽

Paiyi Zhu ◽

Lijin Chen ◽

Xin Wang ◽

Pim Valentijn

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Integrated Care ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Adaptation Process ◽

Care Systems

Abstract Background: The original Rainbow Model of Integrated Care Measurement Tool (RMIC-MT) is based on the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care (RMIC), which provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for integrated care. To translate and adapt the original care provider version of the RMIC-MT and evaluate its psychometric properties by a pilot study in Chinese primary care systems.Methods: The translation and adaptation process were performed in four steps, forward and back-translation, experts review and pre-testing. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 1610 community care professionals in all 79 community health stations in the Nanshan district. We analyzed the distribution of responses to each item to study the psychometric sensitivity. Exploratory factor analysis with principal axis extraction method and promax rotation was used to assess the construct validity. Cronbach’s alpha was utilized to ascertain the internal consistency reliability. Lastly, confirmation factor analysis was used to evaluate the exploratory factor analysis model fit.Results: During the translation and adaptation process, all 48 items were retained with some detailed modifications. No item was found to have psychometric sensitivity problems. Six factors (person- & community-centeredness, care integration, professional integration, organizational integration, cultural competence and technical competence) with 45 items were determined by exploratory factor analysis, accounting for 61.46% of the total variance. A standard Cronbach’s alpha of 0.940 and significant correlation among all items in the scale (>0.4) showed good internal consistency reliability of the tool. And, the model passed the majority of goodness-to-fit test by confirmation factor analysis Conclusions: The results showed initial satisfactory psychometric properties for the validation of the Chinese RMIC-MT provider version. Its application in China will promote the development of people-centered integrated primary care. However, further psychometric testing is needed in multiple primary care settings with both public and private community institutes.

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Happiness at work: A cross-cultural validation of happiness at work scale

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0261617 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. e0261617

Author(s):

Nina Fitriana ◽

Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung ◽

Zainudin Awang ◽

Sumaia Mohammed Zaid

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Content Validity ◽

Positive Emotions ◽

Measurement Model ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Professional Judgment ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

High Level

The idea of Happiness at Work is drawn from psychology and economic studies. It is often considered as a synonym with ‘wellbeing’ and defined as a state characterized by a high level of life satisfaction, a high level of positive emotions, and less negative emotions. This research aims to validate the Happiness at Work scale in the Indonesian context. In this study, the researchers conducted cross-cultural adaptation for the Happiness at Work scale following systematic procedures to produce the Scale of Happiness at Work in the Indonesian language. Afterward, the researchers evaluated the content validity with the help of professional judgment and measured the Content Validity Index at the item level and the scale level. Further, to examine the psychometric properties of the Happiness at Work scale, the researchers administer the questionnaire to a sample of 105 (35 male and 70 female) lecturers to conduct exploratory factor analysis to formulate the new dimensionality of the Happiness at Work scale. The results of Exploratory Factor Analysis indicated that Happiness at Work in the Indonesian context could be measured using four dimensions. To confirm that the extracted dimensions measure a single construct, the researchers administered the produced version to a sample of 370 (147 male and 223 female). Afterward, researchers conducted confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate the validity and reliability of the measurement model. This research found out that the Indonesian version of Happiness at Work measurement is reliable and valid. Thus, this study may contribute to the happiness at work literature of non-western context. In conclusion, the Indonesian-Happiness at Work scale shows robust psychometric properties that can be used for further research.

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Validation of the care providers version of the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care-Measurement Tool in Chinese primary care systems

10.21203/rs.2.20137/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yixiang Huang ◽

Paiyi Zhu ◽

Lijin Chen ◽

Xin Wang ◽

Pim Valentijn

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Integrated Care ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Care Provider ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Measurement Tool ◽

Adaptation Process ◽

Care Systems

Abstract Background: The original Rainbow Model of Integrated Care Measurement Tool (RMIC-MT) is based on the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care, which provides a comprehensive theoretical framework for integrated care. To translate and adapt the original care provider version of the Rainbow Model of Integrated Care-Measurement Tool and evaluate its psychometric properties by a pilot study in Chinese primary care systems.Methods: The translation and adaptation process were performed in four steps, forward and back-translation, expert review and pre-testing. We conducted a cross-sectional study with 1610 community care professionals in all 79 community health stations in the Nanshan district. We analyzed the distribution of responses to each item to study the psychometric sensitivity. Exploratory factor analysis with principal axis extraction method and promax rotation was used to assess the construct validity. Pearson’s correlation was used to assess concurrent validity. Cronbach’s alpha was utilized to ascertain the internal consistency reliability. Lastly, confirmation factor analysis was used to evaluate the exploratory factor analysis model fit.Results: During the translation and adaptation process, all 55 items were retained with some detailed modifications. No item was found to have psychometric sensitivity problems. Eight factors were determined by exploratory factor analysis, accounting for 66.41% of the total variance. According to exploratory factor analysis and discussion with all authors, the original ten dimensions were adjusted to nine dimensions in the Chinese version. A standard Cronbach’s alpha of 0.960 and significant correlation among all items in the scale (>0.4) showed good internal consistency reliability of the tool. And, the model passed the majority of goodness-to-fit test by confirmation factor analysis Conclusions: The results showed initial satisfactory psychometric properties for the validation of the RMIC-MT care provider version. Its application in China will promote the development of people-centered integrated primary care. However, further psychometric testing is needed in multiple primary care settings with both public and private community institutes.

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Measuring Family-centered Care in Intensive Care Units: Developing and Testing Psychometric Properties

10.22514/sv.2020.16.0047 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Content Validity ◽

Family Members ◽

Face Validity ◽

Centered Care ◽

Family Centered ◽

Item Scale

Background: The availability of a valid scale to measure family-centered care (FCC) in intensive care units (ICUs) is of utmost importance. Purpose: the present study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of a new tool for measuring FCC in ICUs from the perspectives of patients’ family members. Method: This methodological study was conducted from May 2018 to November 2019 at two Iranian universities of medical sciences. The scale items were thus designed based on the integration of the findings of a qualitative study and the results of a literature review. Then, face validity and content validity of the given scale were assessed. A total number of 204 and 203 family members of patients admitted to ICUs were recruited through convenience sampling method to examine construct validity via exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The data were also analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 25) and AMOS software. The reliability of this scale was ultimately tested using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest correlation. Results: In the initial design, a 35-item scale was obtained. As face validity and content validity were determined, the number of items reduced to 26 cases. Following exploratory factor analysis, a 20 item scale containing 5 components (factors) including dignity, receiving information, support, family empowerment, and access to the physician, accounting for 63.4% of the total variance of the scale was developed. The reliability of this research tool was found acceptable based on Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient by 0.89 and 0.93; respectively. Conclusions/Implications for Practice: This study concluded with the development of a new scale for measuring FCC in ICUs entitled “FCCS-ICU”. Accordingly, administrators and nurses are suggested to practice it to measure the extent and the manner of FCC implementation in ICUs from the perspectives of patients’ family members.

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Determining initial psychometric properties of parenting sense of competence scale in the context of Bangladesh

Dhaka University Journal of Biological Sciences ◽

10.3329/dujbs.v28i2.46507 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 211-218

Author(s):

Nafiza Ferdowshi ◽

Niger Sultana

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Content Validity ◽

Dhaka City ◽

Cronbach Alpha ◽

Sense Of Competence ◽

Competence Scale ◽

Parenting Sense Of Competence

The purposes of the present study were to translate the Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC) scale and to determine its initial psychometric properties. Three hundred mothers were selected as participants from Dhaka city who have children aged 6 to 10 years. Collected data were analyzed to determine psychometrics by using Cronbach alpha, Spearman-Brown’s split-half and exploratory factor analysis. Results showed that internal consistencies were: Cronbach α = 0.663 and split-half reliability r = 0.636. As both internal consistencies value were quite similar that would make PSOC scale’s reliability more supportive. Initially validity was conducted on pilot basis by measuring content validity and construct validity (r = 0.628, p < 0.01). Study limitations and further implications were also discussed. Dhaka Univ. J. Biol. Sci. 28(2): 211-218, 2019 (July)

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PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE PERSIAN VERSION OF PERMA-PROFILER: A TOOL TO ASSESS FLOURISHING IN IRANIAN OLDER ADULTS

Успехи геронтологии ◽

10.34922/ae.2020.33.3.021 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 576-584

Author(s):

M. Payoun ◽

R. Fadayevatan ◽

M.-S. Lotfi ◽

M. Foroughan

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Correlation Coefficient ◽

Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽

Standard Error ◽

Content Validity ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Persian Version ◽

Smallest Detectable Change

Процветание имеет большое значение во всех возрастных группах, но оно становится еще более важным в период старения. Целью данного исследования была оценка психометрических свойств персидской версии PERMA-Proﬁler для использования его в качестве инструмента оценки успешности в жизни у пожилых иранцев. Это перекрестное исследование выполнено в три этапа. На первом этапе опросник был переведен на персидский язык с использованием метода прямого-обратного перевода; на втором этапе оценивали количественную и качественную достоверность лица, валидность контента и индекс валидности контента; на третьем этапе - анализ подтверждающего и поискового факторов, одновременная достоверность, сходящаяся и расходящаяся достоверность и надежность. Надежность опросника оценивали по α-коэффициенту Кронбаха, коэффициенту половины деления и стабильности по методу «тест-повторный тест». Наименьшее обнаруживаемое изменение и стандартная погрешность измерения были также рассчитаны. Персидская версия PERMA-Proﬁler с 14 элементами имела хороший коэффициент корреляции шкалы гериатрической депрессии и CASP-19 (0/545 GDS и 0,303 CASP-19). В исследовательском факторном анализе было выделено три фактора, которые объяснили 52 % дисперсию оценки PERMA-Proﬁ ler. Факторный анализ подтвердил наличие трех факторов. Опросник показал хорошую стабильность и надежность ( р <0,0001, α=0,896, коэффициент корреляции Спирмена 0,745 и ICC=0,693). Стандартный размер ошибки был небольшим и приемлемым. Персидская версия PERMA-Proﬁler является подходящим инструментом для оценки качества жизни пожилых иранцев и выявления их успешности. Статья публикуется в авторской редакции. Flourishing is of great importance in all age groups, but it becomes even more important in the aging period. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Persian version of PERMA-Proﬁler for using it as a ﬂourishing assessment tool in Iranian older adults. This cross-sectional study implemented in 3 phases. In phase 1 - the questionnaire was translated into Persian using the forward-backward translation method; in phase 2 - quantitative and qualitative face validity, content validity, and content validity index were evaluated; in phase3 - conﬁrmatory and exploratory factor analysis, concurrent validity, convergent and divergent validity, and reliability were evaluated. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha coefﬁ cient, split-half coefﬁcient, and stability by the test-retest method. Smallest detectable change and Standard error of measurement were calculated, too. Persian version of the PERMA-Proﬁler with 14 items had a good correlation coefﬁcient between with Geriatric Depression Scale and CASP-19 (0/545 GDS and 0,303 CASP-19). In exploratory factor analysis, three factors were extracted and explained 52 % of the variance of the PERMA-Proﬁler score. Conﬁrmatory factor analysis conﬁrmed the existence of three factors. The instrument showed good stability, repeatedly and reliability ( p <0,0001, α=0,896, Spearman correlation coefﬁcient =0,745 and ICC=0,693). The standard error size was small and acceptable. The Persian version of the PERMA-Proﬁ ler is an appropriate tool to measure the ﬂ ourishing among the Iranian elderly and to identify successful older individuals.

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Psychometric Properties of the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale in Korean Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

International Journal of Endocrinology ◽

10.1155/2015/780701 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eun-Hyun Lee ◽

Jaap van der Bijl ◽

Lillie M. Shortridge-Baggett ◽

Seung Jin Han ◽

Seung Hei Moon

Keyword(s):

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Content Validity ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

University Hospitals ◽

Korean Patients

Objectives. The aims of this study were to perform a cultural translation of the DMSES and evaluate the psychometric properties of the translated scale in a Korean population with type 2 diabetics.Methods. This study was conducted in patients with diabetes recruited from university hospitals. The first stage of this study involved translating the DMSES into Korean using a forward- and backward-translation technique. The content validity was assessed by an expert group. In the second stage, the psychometric properties of the Korean version of the DMSES (K-DMSES) were evaluated.Results. The content validity of the K-DMSES was satisfactory. Sixteen-items clustered into four-subscales were extracted by exploratory factor analysis, and supported by confirmatory factor analysis. The construct validity of the K-DMSES with the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities scale was satisfactory (r=0.50,P<0.001). The Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient were 0.92 and 0.85 (P<0.001; 95%CI=0.75–0.91), respectively, which indicate excellent internal consistency reliability and test-retest reliability.Conclusions. The K-DMSES is a brief instrument that has demonstrated good psychometric properties. It is therefore feasible to use in practice, and is ready for use in clinical research involving Korean patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the 11-Item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale in Iranian Older Adults

Evaluation & the Health Professions ◽

10.1177/01632787211015713 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 016327872110157

Author(s):

Reza Hosseinabadi ◽

Mahshid Foroughan ◽

Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni ◽

Mohammad-Sajjad Lotfi ◽

Yadollah Pournia

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Content Validity ◽

Concurrent Validity ◽

Persian Version ◽

Loneliness Scale ◽

Two Factors ◽

Back Translation ◽

The Face

Loneliness is usually a chronic condition which may lead to physical and psychological undesirable consequences, and requires measurement and intervention. This study was conducted with the aim of preparing a Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and evaluating its psychometric properties among the Iranian older adults. After applying the translation-back translation method, the prepared script was subjected to the face and content validity evaluations and a Persian version of the scale was prepared. Factor analysis, concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest methods were used to validate the scale. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale showed acceptable content validity. The negative and significant correlations between the loneliness scores and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale indicated that the questionnaire had acceptable concurrent validity. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed two factors for the scale. Also, the results of the intra-class correlation coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient demonstrated that the scale had acceptable reliability. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale is an appropriate tool for measuring loneliness in the Iranian older adults.

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The Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GIGER) Scale for Infants and Toddlers

Global Pediatric Health ◽

10.1177/2333794x211033130 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

pp. 2333794X2110331

Author(s):

Britt F. Pados ◽

Christine Repsha ◽

Rebecca R. Hill

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Factor Structure ◽

Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Parent Report ◽

Infants And Toddlers ◽

Item Scale ◽

Report Measure

The purpose of this study was to describe the development of the Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GIGER) Scale for Infants and Toddlers, and determine its factor structure and psychometric properties. Items were developed to comprehensively assess gastrointestinal (GI) and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) symptoms observable by a parent. Exploratory factor analysis on 391 responses from parents of children under 2 years old resulted in a 36-item scale with 3 subscales. Internal consistency reliability was acceptable (α = .78-.94). The GIGER total score and all 3 subscales were correlated with the Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire-Revised (I-GERQ-R) ( P < .05) and Infant Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire (IGSQ) ( P < .05). GIGER total score was higher in infants with a diagnosis of GER ( P < .05) or constipation ( P < .05) compared to those without. The GIGER is a parent-report measure of GI and GER symptoms in children under 2 years old with adequate psychometric properties.

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Scale of Assessment of Self-Care Behaviors with Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis: A Psychometric Study in Brazil

Clinical Nursing Research ◽

10.1177/1054773821989800 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 105477382198980

Author(s):

Marta Nunes Lira ◽

Clemente Neves Sousa ◽

Maria Carolina Medeiros Wanderley ◽

Natália Ramos Costa Pessoa ◽

Kelly Cristiane Rocha Lemos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Psychometric Properties ◽

Arteriovenous Fistula ◽

Content Validity ◽

Self Care ◽

The Self ◽

Expert Committee ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Scale for the Assessment of Self-Care Behaviors with Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis. Cross-sectional validation study, followed the recommendation provided by Sousa and Rojjanasrirat. Content validity, explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses used to check validity and Cronbach’s alpha was the reliability measure. Three hundred hemodialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula were included in the study. The expert committee assessed the content validity. Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the same two-factor structure found for the original scale, explaining 60.10% of the variance. Such solution was checked by confirmatory factor analysis with Cronbach’s alpha equal to 0.920, 0.810, and 0.884 for the overall scale, the self-care in management of signs and symptoms and the self-care in prevention of complications subscales respectively. The scale has good psychometric properties to assess self-care behaviors and can be used with Brazilian patients on hemodialysis with arteriovenous fistula.

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