Exercise Self-Efficacy Scale: Validation of the Arabic Version Among Jordanians With Chronic Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (7) ◽  
pp. 890-906 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad W. Darawad ◽  
Ayman M. Hamdan-Mansour ◽  
Amani A. Khalil ◽  
Diana Arabiat ◽  
Osama A. Samarkandi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Scale Validation ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Reliable Scale

This study assessed the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of Exercise Self-Efficacy scale (ESE-A) among Jordanian outpatients with a variety of chronic diseases using descriptive cross-sectional design. Participants’ scores of ESE-A significantly correlated with their reported weekly exercise frequency ( r = .23, p< .001), duration ( r = .31, p< .001), and evaluation of their physical exercise ( r = .39, p< .001). The construct validity was tested using exploratory factor analysis, which retained all items, and the scree plot showed one meaningful factor with an eigenvalue of 10.38 and an explained variance of 57.7%. Furthermore, Cronbach’s alpha was .89 and split-half coefficient was .83 indicating that the ESE-A is a reliable scale. The ESE-A was found to be a robust measure to evaluate exercise self-efficacy among Arabic patients with chronic diseases. Arabic researchers interested in exercise self-efficacy are invited to utilize the ESE-A in their studies to confirm its psychometric properties.

scholarly journals Polypharmacy, chronic diseases and nutritional markers in community-dwelling older

2014 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 818-829 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Aparecida Silveira ◽  
Luana Dalastra ◽  
Valéria Pagotto
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Percentage Body Fat ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Feminine Gender ◽  
Nutritional Surveillance ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Polypharmacy is a common practice among the elderly, but few studies have evaluated its association with nutritional markers. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy and its association with nutritional markers, chronic diseases, sociodemographic and health variables. This research is part of the Study Elderly/Goiânia, which evaluated 418 elderly community in a cross-sectional design. Polypharmacy was defined as the use of five or more concomitant medications. The following nutritional markers were investigated: BMI, waist circumference, percentage body fat, weight gain and loss, use of diet, daily consumption of fruits, vegetables, skimmed and whole milk. Multivariate analysis was performed using hierarchical Poisson regression, with significance level set at 5%. The prevalence of polypharmacy was 28% (95%CI 23.1 - 32.5), with a significant association with feminine gender, age range 75 - 79 years, eutrophic nutritional status and obesity, use of diet, poor self-rated health and presence of two, three or more chronic diseases. The high prevalence of polypharmacy and its association with nutritional markers and chronic diseases call the attention for the need of nutritional surveillance and monitoring in the elderly.

scholarly journals Barriers of Adherence among Palestinian Healthcare Professionals towards the Protocol of Health Education and Counselling on Healthy Behaviours for Non-Communicable Diseases

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hassan Albelbeisi ◽  
Ali Albelbeisi ◽  
Abdel Hamid El Bilbeisi ◽  
Mahmoud Taleb ◽  
Amirhossein Takian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Gaza Strip ◽  
Communicable Diseases ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Non Communicable Diseases ◽  
Study Results

BACKGROUND፡ Despite the huge numbers of the universally produced and employed protocols, the adherence with them is still low to moderate in the healthcare settings. This study was employed to assess the attitudes of Palestinian healthcare professionals in Gaza Strip to health education and counseling on healthy behaviours protocol (WHO-PEN Protocol 2), for patients with non-communicable diseases in the Ministry of Health primary healthcare centers.METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a census sample of all governmental family physicians and nurses (n=175). The study questionnaire was developed based on Cabana theoretical framework. The Arabic version questionnaire was developed based on the cross-cultural adaptation framework. The psychometric properties of the Arabic version questionnaire was finally evaluated.RESULTS: The psychometric properties of the Arabic version questionnaire showed good construct validity and internal consistency reliability. The overall adherence level to WHO-PEN Protocol 2 was 70.0, SD=6.9. The main perceived barriers were lack of incentive, patients’ factors, and lack of time. In general, most of healthcare professional respondents had a positive attitude toward the protocol, but this attitude was not predictor to protocol adherence.CONCLUSION: The good validity and reliability of the questionnaire can provide support for the accuracy of the study results. Varied implementation strategies targeting the major barriers derived from the study are extremely required for addressing the lack of incentives, patients’ factors and time constraints.

Validity and Reliability of the Arabic Version of the Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised Scale

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Baqer Al-Jubouri ◽  
Patience Samson-Akpan ◽  
Sabah Abdullah Jaafar
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sampling Strategy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Reliable Scale

AbstractBackgroundIncivility in nursing education can negatively affect the academic achievement. As there is no tool in Arabic to assess incivility among nursing students, there is a need for a valid and reliable tool.PurposeThis study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Incivility in Nursing Education- Revised (INE-R) survey.MethodThis cross-sectional study was conducted in four universities in Iraq using a convenience sampling strategy. A translated Arabic version of the INE-R was used to assess its validity and reliability.ResultsThree hundred eighty-nine surveys were included in the analysis. The contrast validity was confirmed by using Exploratory Factor Analysis. The internal consistency was tested using Cronbach’s alpha, which showed the result of 0.87.ConclusionThe Arabic version of the Incivility in Nursing Education- Revised is a valid and reliable scale. This scale can be used in Arab countries to assess incivility in nursing education.

scholarly journals Pain-related beliefs are associated with arm function in persons with frozen shoulder

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 432-440
Author(s):  
L De Baets ◽  
T Matheve ◽  
J Traxler ◽  
JWS Vlaeyen ◽  
A Timmermans
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Glenohumeral Joint ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Frozen Shoulder ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Explained Variance ◽  
Arm Function

Background Frozen shoulder is a painful glenohumeral joint condition. Pain-related beliefs are recognized drivers of function in musculoskeletal conditions. This cross-sectional study investigates associations between pain-related beliefs and arm function in frozen shoulder. Methods Pain intensity, arm function (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH)), pain catastrophizing (Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)), pain-related fear (Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11)) and pain self-efficacy (Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ)) were administered in 85 persons with frozen shoulder. Correlation analyses assessed associations between pain-related beliefs and arm function. Regression analysis calculated the explained variance in arm function by pain-related beliefs. Results Pain-related fear, pain catastrophizing and pain self-efficacy were significantly associated with arm function (r = 0.51; r = 0.45 and r = −0.69, all p < .0001, respectively). Thirty-one percent of variance in arm function was explained by control variables, with pain intensity being the only significant one. After adding TSK-11, PCS and PSEQ scores to the model, 26% extra variance in arm function was explained, with significant contributions of pain intensity, pain-related fear and pain self-efficacy (R2 = 0.57). Conclusions Attention should be paid towards the negative effect of pain-related fear on outcomes in frozen shoulder and towards building one’s pain self-efficacy given its protective value in pain management.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of a short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale: A Rasch analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A M S Steigen ◽  
H S F Finbråten ◽  
A L K Kleppang
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Differential Item Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Measurement Theory ◽  
School Level ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Item Functioning ◽  
General Self Efficacy

Abstract Background Self-efficacy is important in adolescence and is found to affect adolescents’ physical activity, risk-taking behaviour and health decisions. Self-efficacy describes a person’s belief in own coping abilities. Having good measures of self-efficacy may contribute to more valid knowledge about the potential role of self-efficacy as a health promoting factor in adolescents lives. Several scales measuring self-efficacy exists. One of these is the General Self-Efficacy Scale comprising 10-items. However, there exists several short versions of the scale. In a large cross-sectional study among adolescents in secondary schools in Norway, five of the items from the General Self-Efficacy Scale are used. The aim of this study is to examine the psychometric properties of this short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale applying Rasch measurement theory. Methods This study is based on cross-sectional data from the Youth Data Survey. The data collection was carried out in lower and upper secondary schools in Norway during 2018. In total, 6646 adolescents responded to a web-based questionnaire. The data were analysed using the partial credit parameterization of the unidimensional Rasch model. Results Preliminary results indicated that the short version had acceptable reliability (person separation index: 0.78). However, the targeting could have been better (mean person location: 1.441). All items had ordered thresholds. One under-discriminating item and three over-discriminating items were identified. Three items displayed differential item functioning with regard to gender and one item displayed differential item functioning for school level. Conclusions Based on our preliminary findings this short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale has the potential to measure self-efficacy among adolescents, but there are room for improvements. The scale has some shortcomings related to targeting and differential item functioning that needs to be further explored. Key messages The short version of the General Self-Efficacy Scale has the potential to measure self-efficacy in adolescents. The scale has some shortcomings that needs to be further judged.

Sexual Revictimization and Interpersonal Effectiveness

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 504-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan C. Kearns ◽  
Karen S. Calhoun
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Assault ◽  
Social Perception ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Interpersonal Functioning ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Revictimization ◽  
Interpersonal Effectiveness ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
The Relationship

This study utilized a cross-sectional design in order to explore the relationship between interpersonal effectiveness, defined as level of assertiveness, social perception, and perceived self-efficacy, and repeated sexual victimization in adolescence and adulthood. In addition, we compared global versus situation-specific measures of interpersonal effectiveness. Results indicated that global measures of interpersonal effectiveness failed to differentiate victim groups, and there were also no group differences in social perception. However, on situation-specific measures, revictimized women were significantly lower than nonvictims on sexual assertiveness and sexual self-efficacy. These results support the hypothesis that interpersonal functioning is related to sexual revictimization and highlight the need to measure interpersonal functioning specifically in sexual situations as it relates to women’s sexual assault history.

scholarly journals Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory: A Psychometric Evaluation of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1208
Author(s):  
Mojtaba Habibi Asgarabad ◽  
Morteza Charkhabi ◽  
Zahra Fadaei ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Frederic Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Academic Expectations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Stress Inventory

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Academic Expectations of Stress Inventory (AESI) in terms of validity and reliability measurements among Persian students. A total sample of 620 high-school students (nfemale = 328, nmale = 292) was recruited to complete scales on academic expectations of stress, self-efficacy, and depression. The AESI was translated from English to Persian and its translation was further checked by three experts. We used a cross-sectional research design to collect data. The results approved the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, convergent, and construct validity of the ASEI. Additionally, confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the two-factor structure of the AESI, including the expectation of self and the expectations of parents/teachers. AESI was related to depression and self-efficacy in an empirically and theoretically expected direction. Moreover, configural and metric invariance were supported by gifted vs. non-gifted groups, but not scalar. No invariance was supported by gender groups. In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the AESI were confirmed to be used for educational, clinical, and research purposes in Iran.

scholarly journals Kepatuhan Perawat dalam Melakukan Dokumentasi Asuhan Keperawatan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-23
Author(s):  
Ni Kadek Erna ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Thrisna Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
P Value ◽  
Nursing Documentation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Spearman Test

Introduction: Nurses' lack of understanding and non-compliance in nursing documentation resulted in low quality of documentation and nursing services. One of factors which affects nursing documentation is self-efficacy. The purpose of this study was to know the correlation of self-efficacy and the compliance of nurses in the nursing documentation. Methods: This research used cross-sectional design with the descriptive documentation approach. The sample of the study was 23 nurses in a hospital recruiting with a nonprobability technique type i.e. total sampling. The inclusion criteria in this study were nurses who were willing to be respondents and had at least a diploma in nursing education. The instrument used was a self-efficacy questionnaire and the nursing care documentation compliance observation sheet. Data analysis used Rank Spearman test with the meaning level 0.05. Results: Most of nurses had high self-efficacy (69.9%) and majority nurse obey in nursing care documentation (73.9%). The statistic test showed p value = 0.000 < (0.05) with r = 0.898. Conclusion: This result confirmed that there is a relation between self-efficacy and the compliance of nurses in nursing documentation at hospital.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE KNOWLEDGE ON SELF-EFFICACY ABOUT COUNSELING AND STOMA SITE MARKING FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING STOMA SURGERY IN ETNs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
AULIA PUTRI ◽  
Debie Dahlia ◽  
Riri Maria ◽  
Ratna Sitorus
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stoma Site ◽  
Stoma Complications ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Stoma Site Marking ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Stoma complications may affect physical and psychological aspects in patients’ life. The implementation of counseling and stoma site marking prior to surgery can reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality the life of the patients. Enterostomal Therapy Nurse (ETN) is a nurse graduated of an educational program called ETNEP (Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program). Self-efficacy of ETNs plays vital role in application of counselling and stoma site marking. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and self-efficacy of ETNs and to investigate the relationship between the knowledge and self-efficacy about counseling and stoma site marking in ETNs. A cross sectional design was used which involved 81 ETNs in Indonesia. The study was conducted in 2017. The data were collected by using online questionnaire in a 3-part on ETNs's demographic characteristics, knowledge of counseling and stoma site marking (27 questions) and self-efficacy (33 questions). The data collecting process designed by google form then analyzed by using Chi Square test. Findings showed that there was a statistically significant correlation between the knowledge and self- efficacy (p=0,008, OR=3,808). An increase in knowledge corresponded with an improvement in the self- efficacy about counseling and stoma site marking in ETNs. This recommended every hospitals with stoma care may improve ETNs knowledge about counseling and stoma site marking periodically.

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