Psychometric Properties of the Brazilian Portuguese Version of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 646-651 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Bgeginski ◽  
Diogo A. DeSousa ◽  
Bruna M. Barroso ◽  
Janete Vettorazzi ◽  
Michelle F. Mottola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Brazilian Portuguese ◽  
Good Evidence ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Portuguese Version ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background:The Physical Activity Readiness Medical Examination (PARmed-X) for Pregnancy aims to facilitate the communication between the health care provider, the fitness professional and the pregnant woman. The purpose of the current study was to test the psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy.Methods:Reliability and validity of psychometric properties of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy were tested in 107 women recruited from the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre. Participants completed the first page of the instrument twice with a minimal interval of 1 week for test-retest reliability analysis. The absolute and relative contraindications to exercise on page 2 of the document were completed by the obstetrician.Results:Results indicated good evidence of construct validity. The isolated items in the PARmed-X document presented a large heterogeneity in kappa coefficients ranging from very low estimates to perfect estimates. The overall indication of prescription of physical activity, nonetheless, presented a good kappa coefficient of 0.749.Conclusions:The Brazilian Portuguese version of the PARmed-X for Pregnancy can be applied as a valid tool for medical screening by health care providers to help inform safe exercise prescription during pregnancy.

scholarly journals Factor structure of The Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers and psychometric properties of its Hungarian version

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorottya Őri ◽  
Sándor Rózsa ◽  
Péter Szocsics ◽  
Lajos Simon ◽  
György Purebl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Hungarian Version

Abstract Background The Opening Minds Stigma Scale for Health Care Providers (OMS-HC) is a widely used questionnaire to measure the stigmatising attitudes of healthcare providers towards patients with mental health problems. The psychometric properties of the scale; however, have never been investigated in Hungary. We aimed to thoroughly explore the factor structure of the OMS-HC and examine the key psychometric properties of the Hungarian version. Methods The OMS-HC is a self-report questionnaire that measures the overall stigmatising attitude by a total score, and three subscales can be calculated: Attitude, Disclosure and Help-seeking, and Social Distance. Our study population included specialists and trainees in adult and child psychiatry (n = 211). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were performed, and higher-order factors were tested. We calculated the test-retest reliability on a subgroup of our sample (n = 31) with a follow-up period of 1 month. The concurrent validity of the scale was measured with the Mental Illness: Clinician’s Attitudes-4 scale (MICA-4). Results Three factors were extracted based on a parallel-analysis. A bifactor solution (a general factor and three specific factors) showed an excellent model-fit (root mean square error of approximation = 0.025, comparative fit index = 0.961, and Tucker-Lewis index = 0.944). The model-based reliability was low; however, the general factor showed acceptable reliability (coefficient omega hierarchical = 0.56). The scale demonstrated a good concurrent validity with the MICA-4 [intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.77]. The test-retest reliability was excellent for the general factor (ICC = 0.95) and good for the specific factors (ICC = 0.90, 0.88, and 0.84, respectively). Conclusions The three dimensions of the OMS-HC was confirmed, and the scale was found to be an adequate measure of the stigmatising attitude in Hungary. The bifactor model is more favourable as compared to the three correlated factor model; however, despite the excellent internal structure, its model-based reliability was low.

scholarly journals The Issue of Aversion in Lifestyle Treatments

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine R. Arlinghaus ◽  
John P. Foreyt ◽  
Craig A. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Bone Health ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Behavior Adjustment

Increasing evidence suggests that vigorous physical activity (PA) is more beneficial than moderate PA for reducing adiposity and improving bone health in youth. However, beginning a vigorous PA program is not an easy behavior adjustment and the change is likely to be aversive for some individuals. In order to benefit from vigorous PA, health care providers need to help individuals increase self-efficacy.

Level of physical activity and its correlates among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tigist Demssew Adane ◽  
Birhan Gebresillassie Gebregiorgis ◽  
Elda Mekonnen Nigussie ◽  
Abate Dargie Wubetu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract Background These days, engaging at sufficient regular physical activity strongly recommended for good health and physical functioning. Physical activity can increase the self-confidence of the health professionals and they would become fit for daily activities with patients. Knowing the level of physical activity can help health care professionals to plan for physical activity programs. This study aimed to measure the level of physical activity and associated factors among adult health professionals at Tirunesh Beijing general hospital.Objective The aim of this study was to assess the level of physical activity and associated factors among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019.Methods Institution based cross-sectional study conducted level of physical activity and associated factors among health care workers in Ethiopia, 2019. Two hundred nighty seven adult health professionals were participated, which was a 97.4% response rate. The global physical activity questionnaire used to measure the level of physical activity. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analyses was done to affirm the variables characteristics. A predictor variable with a p-value of less than 0.2 exported to multivariate analysis. During multivariate analysis, statistical significance declared at a p-value of < 0.05.Results In general, the majority of the study participants, 89.2% (95% CI: 85.9-92.6) were achieved recommended levels of physical activity. Regarding the intensity of the physical activity, the overall mean time score was 518.4 mints per week or 2352.6 MET/week. For moderate-intensity physical activity, 83.5% of the study participants were physically active, (≥150 minutes/week). In the case of vigorous activity, about 32.7% of the study participants were physically active and engaged in vigorous physical activity (≥75 minutes /week). The study participants, who had self-motivation for physical activity, had a BMI of less than 25 kg/m2 and aged < 40 years were physically active.Conclusions Health care providers’ habit of physical activity improved as compared with the previous studies. However, the current level of physical activity of health professionals is not adequate. Health care providers’ age, body mass index and self-motivation attribute to physical activity. The level of physical activity can increase by enhancing staff motivation towards physical activity.

Assessing the Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Attitudes and Practice of Health Care Providers Regarding Intimate Partner Violence Survey Scale

2014 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 688-700 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gezgin Burçin Biçici ◽  
Aynur Uysal Toraman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

This study was planned to assess the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the “attitudes and practices of health care providers regarding intimate partner violence” (APHCPs-IPV) survey scale. The sample consisted of 355 primary health care providers. A Likert-type scale composed of eight subfactors, and 43 items were used. Means and standard deviations were calculated for interval-level data. A p value of less than .05 was considered statistically significant. The Turkish version consisted of eight factor groups. The Cronbach’s alpha of the general scale was .66, and the Cronbach’s alpha of the factor groups ranged from .29 to .81. It was determined that the APHCPs-IPV scale was a valid and reliable scale to be used in Turkish society, on the condition that item number 33 be removed.

scholarly journals Hiking

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Mitten ◽  
Jillisa R. Overholt ◽  
Francis I. Haynes ◽  
Chiara C. D’Amore ◽  
Janet C. Ady
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
World Health ◽  
Health Care Practitioner ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Increased Risk

Research has connected sedentary lifestyles with numerous negative health outcomes, including a significant increased risk for mortality. Many health care professionals seek ways to help clients meet physical activity guidelines recommended by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, the World Health Organization, and the American College of Sports Medicine in order to promote active lifestyles and improve overall wellness. Hiking is a cost-effective intervention that encourages people to be physically active while spending time in nature. Time in nature can lead to health benefits through contact with the natural elements, participation in physical activity, restoration of mental and emotional health, and time with social contacts. Benefits may be immediate, such as decreased blood pressure, decreased stress levels, enhanced immune system functioning, and restored attention, or transpire over time, such as weight loss, decreased depression, and overall wellness. Health care providers are ideally positioned to recommend and prescribe hiking to clients. Federal, state, and local natural resource agencies are beginning to partner with health care professionals to promote outdoor nature-related activities. Examples of successful doctor and other health care practitioner partnership programs are described, along with tips for getting started.

Nutrition and physical activity guidance for women in the pre- and post-natal period: a continuing education needs assessment in primary health care

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Hughes ◽  
Judith Maher ◽  
Elizabeth Baillie ◽  
Doug Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Life Stage ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Primary Health Care Providers ◽  
Nutrition And Physical Activity

The study objective was to assess primary health care (PHC) providers’ exposure to women in the pre- and post-natal period, current nutrition and physical activity guidance practices, confidence and perceived needs for continuing education relevant to nutrition and physical activity guidance in the peri-natal period. A self-administered cross-sectional questionnaire survey amongst a purposively recruited sample of 226 local primary health care providers evenly distributed across general practice, community nursing, pharmacist and pharmacy assistant worker groups. The questionnaire contained 106 items about primary health care providers’ exposure to women in the pre- and post-natal life-stage, their current nutrition and physical activity guidance practices, confidence and perceived needs for continuing education relevant to nutrition and physical activity guidance in the peri-natal period. Results indicate that PHC providers across general practice, community nursing and pharmacy service settings are frequently accessed by women during this life-stage, and regularly and variably provide guidance on nutrition and physical activity, and report different continuing education needs. Continuing education interventions need to be tailored to match the needs of each PHC group. Pharmacy-based staff are a priority for PHC continuing education about nutrition and physical activity if the potential of the community-based pharmacy as a primary health setting is to be realised.

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