Application of the information-motivation-behavioral-skills model to validate a cognitive and behavioral intervention scale for tuberculosis patients in Jos, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 135910532110390
Author(s):  
Comfort Nanbam Sariem ◽  
Maxwell Patrick Dapar ◽  
Nanloh Samuel Jimam ◽  
John Chinyere Aguiyi
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Assessment ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Psychometric Scales ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
And Behavior

Psychometric scales can be used to assess the cognition of and behavior toward tuberculosis (TB) disease and anti-TB medicines in TB patients by applying the Information-Motivation-Behavioral-Skills model. This study validated a psychometric scale from the responses of 115 TB patients using principal component (PCA) and reliability analyses. The Cronbach’s-alpha was 0.864. The PCA identified 21 factors, with eigenvalues greater than one. Six factors, with factor loading >0.5 had more than two items loaded to a factor. Twenty-five items validated from six factors suggest that the scale can be used for cognitive and behavioral assessment and interventions in tuberculosis patients.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Moore Index of Nutrition Self-Care in Arabic: A Study among Saudi Adolescents at King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adel Bashatah ◽  
Khalid A. Alahmary
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Adolescent Students ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Background and Objective. The Moore Index of Nutrition Self-Care (MIN-SC) questionnaire has been used widely in both English and Spanish languages. The purpose of this study is to convert MIN-SC into the Arabic language and to test the translated tool for validity and reliability among adolescents in Saudi Arabia. Method. The psychometric characteristics of MIN-SC were assessed using college freshman students at King Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The validity and reliability were examined using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The construct validity was examined through principal component analysis. Results. The MIN-SC instrument was shown to be internally consistent with reliable scoring (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.910). Exploratory factor analysis resulted in 42 items loading on three main components: estimative, production, and transitional, with a factor loading of eigenvalues >2. The final model explained 38% of the variance. Conclusion. The Arabic version of MIN-SC was shown to be a valid and reliable tool for assessing attitude toward nutrition among adolescent students.

scholarly journals Team-Based Learning Student Assessment Instrument (TBL-SAI) for measuring the effectiveness of TBL in a Saudi Medical School: Psychometric Analysis and differences by academic years

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutasim E Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Student Assessment ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Team Based Learning

Abstract Background Increasing the use of Team Based Learning (TBL) in health profession education reinforce the need to develop a proper instrument for measuring the applicability of this method. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of TBL-SAI and the mean score of instrument subscales by the different academic year of the students. Methods Across-sectional study was conducted at the University of Bisha, College of Medicine (UBCOM), Saudi Arabia. Medical students from second to fourth were included in the study. Participants were completed the TBL-SAI items to measure three subscales of accountability, preference for a lecture or TBL and satisfaction. Cronbach’s alpha, factor analysis, were checked the reliability and validity of the instrument. A principal component analysis (PCA) with varimax rotation was conducted on each subscale. ANOVA analyzed the TBL effectiveness related to the different years of medical school. Results Cronbach’s alpha was 0.798 and factor loading was greater than 0.40 for all the items, indicating the reliability and validity of the scale. In a PCA, accountability items generated two factors with loading >0.40, except items one and four. All preference and satisfaction items have factors loading > 0.40. Fourth-year students’ obtained significant highest mean scores for accountability (p=0.0.49), preferences (p=0.001) and satisfaction (p<0.001) compared to third and second years students. Conclusions TBL-SAI is a sound tool to measure the favor of TBL among medical students. Longitudinal studies are recommended to bring a clear picture of the effectiveness of TBL in UBCOM.

scholarly journals Developing a Questionnaire to Assess Opinions Regarding the Importance of Bathing and Washing Without Water

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 201-201
Author(s):  
Fabian Groven ◽  
Jan Hamers ◽  
Gaby Odekerken-Schröder ◽  
Sandra Zwakhalen
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Care Recipients ◽  
Factor Rotation ◽  
Direct Oblimin

Abstract Bathing is one of the most performed activities among nurses. Although care recipients experience bathing as an important activity in daily living, nurses often undervalue this care task. We developed a questionnaire to measure nurses’ opinions regarding 1) the importance of the bed bath, and 2) a bathing innovation known as Washing Without Water. Construction of the questionnaire items was based on literature and interviews with nursing home residents (n=8), their family (n=5) and nurses (n=6). After items construction, nurses and nursing students (n=124) completed the questionnaire to assess the questionnaire’s internal consistency (IC) and construct validity. Cronbach’s alpha coefficients were analyzed as an indicator for IC and items were deleted if this resulted in improved IC. To analyze the construct validity, a Principal Component Analyses (PCA) with Direct Oblimin Factor rotation was performed. The final scale consists of two subscales. The first subscale measures nurses’ opinions about the importance of the bed bath and consists of 12 items. The second subscale consists of 17 items and aims to inventory nurses’ opinions about the Washing Without Water innovation. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficients are high (.81 for the first and .89 for the second subscale). The PCA results show a one factor loading for both subscales, explaining 33,20% and 37,08% of the variance for the first and second subscale respectively. Results indicate a reliable and valid questionnaire to measure nurses’ opinions related to the bed bath, which can support health care institutions in evaluating the bed bathing process.

scholarly journals The Translation and Validation of the Dutch Monash Dog–Owner Relationship Scale (MDORS)

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 249
Author(s):  
Emmy A.E. van Houtert ◽  
Nienke Endenburg ◽  
Joris J. Wijnker ◽  
T. Bas Rodenburg ◽  
Hein A. van Lith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Principal Component Analysis ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Component Analysis ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Dutch Translation ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Translation And Validation ◽  
Three Factor

The Monash Dog–Owner Relationship Scale (MDORS) is a questionnaire that is used to evaluate the perceived relationship between humans and their dog. This questionnaire was originally only formulated and validated in English, which limits its use among non-English speaking individuals. Although a translation could be made, the translation of questionnaires without additional validation often impairs the reliability of that questionnaire. Therefore, the aim of this study was to validate a translation of the MDORS that is suitable for use among native Dutch speakers. To achieve this, a Dutch translation of the MDORS was made and checked for spelling/grammar mistakes, readability, feasibility, and clarity. A test–retest comparison was subsequently performed on the translation together with a calculation of Cronbach’s alpha score and principal component analysis (PCA). Through the PCA, we found that the three-factor model of the original MDORS was also largely present in the Dutch translation. However, deviations were also found, as several questions did not achieve high PCA scores in their original factor. Therefore, we propose that these questions are excluded from the Dutch MDORS.

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the respectful maternity care (RMC) for an Iranian population

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khadije Hajizadeh ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽  
Maryam Vaezi ◽  
Shahla Meedya ◽  
Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Maternity Care ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Respectful Maternity Care ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha

Abstract Background The absence of Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) deters mothers from seeking maternity care services. Given the importance of RMC and the lack of a standard tool for its assessment in Iran, the present study was conducted to translate and assess the psychometric properties of the RMC questionnaire in Iranian women. Methods Forward-backward method was used for translating the questionnaire from English into Persian. A total of 265 postpartum women entered the study by simple random sampling from public and private hospitals in Tabriz, Iran. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed through the face, content and construct validity. Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability were used to confirm the reliability of the questionnaire. Internal consistency was examined by measuring the Cronbach’s alpha in a sample of 20 mothers, and test-retest stability by calculating the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) in the same group of mothers, who had completed the questionnaire twice with a two-week interval. Results The exploratory factor analysis led to the extraction of one factor. Item 12 was eliminated due to its low factor loading. X2/df was less than 5, and RMSEA was less than 0.08, which confirms the validity of this model. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was obtained as 0.93 and ICC (with 95% confidence interval) as 0.98 (0.96 to 0.99). Conclusion The results of the study demonstrated that the Iranian RMC scale can be used as a valid and reliable instrument to assess RMC in Iran.

TABS: The Development and Testing of a Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research Tool

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 419-433
Author(s):  
Shai Lev ◽  
Strianie Shaina Louis ◽  
Rosemary Collier ◽  
Geraldine R. Britton
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Rapid Assessment ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Campus Policy ◽  
And Behavior

Background and PurposeTobacco use is declining but the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) has increased in young populations. The Interdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Program (ITURP) developed a survey assessing tobacco and ENDS use, and a tobacco-free campus policy. This project analyzes the reliability and validity of the Tobacco Attitude and Behavior Survey (TABS).MethodsContent and face validity, factor analysis, Cronbach's Alpha, and a process evaluation were assessed.ResultsFactor analysis revealed four constructs. Cronbach's alpha was .70. Process evaluation revealed that students involvement in TABS allowed rapid assessment of changes in ENDS use, and to modify questions based on student feedback.ConclusionReliability and validity are adequate for a new tool.

Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Instrument: Assessing Barriers to Dietary Practices

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. E98-E138
Author(s):  
Enia Zigbuo-Wenzler ◽  
Gayenell S. Magwood ◽  
Martina Mueller ◽  
Angela Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Internal Validity ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Expert Review ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Component Solution ◽  
Health And Nutrition ◽  
Development And Validation

Background and PurposePoor dietary practices are linked to many chronic diseases. The purpose of this validation study was to develop a psychometrically sound instrument that can be administered by health practitioners to measure dietary barriers.MethodsThe Dietary Health Status (DHS) instrument, designed to measure dietary barriers is comprised of items in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey-What We Eat in America datasets. Content validity was established for DHS using an expert review process. Principal component analysis (PCA) was then used to assess validity and reliability as determined by Cronbach's alpha values.ResultsThe PCA supported a 10-component solution, explaining 61% of the total variance. Cronbach's alpha was .67 for the entire instrument, ranging from .55 to .87 for the 10 subscales.ConclusionResults suggest the instrument had sufficient construct and internal validity. This exploratory study is an important first step in validating the DHS instrument.

Korean Translation of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale: Psychometric Testing

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-246
Author(s):  
Youngshin Song ◽  
Moonhee Gang ◽  
Misook Jung
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Average Variance

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Barriers or Facilitators to Using Research in Practice (BARRIERS) scale for use in Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with 364 nurses working in clinical settings. Item analysis was conducted and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure with 25 items that explained 62.9% of the variance. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed as examining the factor loading, average variance extracted, and composite reliability. The values of factor loading for 25 items were having higher estimate than criterion and the average variance extracted value for 4 factors ranged from .575 to .667. The Cronbach’s alpha was .90 for the 25 items. Conclusion: The Korean version of the 25-item BARRIERS scale was a reliable and valid scale to measure barriers to research use in Korean health care settings. Based on this psychometric evaluation, research barriers and its associated factors will be investigated using the Korean version of the BARRIERS scale in further study.

scholarly journals The Translation and Validation of The Smartphone Use Questionnaire (SUQ) Into The Malay Language

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-236
Author(s):  
Suzaily Wahab ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Testing ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Original Study ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Language Version ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Smartphone Use

Interruptions caused by frequent smartphone use steals attention away from daily activities, bringing serious implications onto an individual’s health, safety and education. Smartphone Use Questionnaire (SUQ) is a 20-item questionnaire developed to assess the pattern of smartphone use and its effect on attention. This study was done to translate and validate the Malay-language version of the SUQ and to measure the psychometric properties of the Malay-version SUQ to justify its use in Malaysia. A forward and back-translation was done by four individuals, who were three physicians and one linguist. Content and face validity was done involving three experts who were a linguist, psychiatrist and epidemiologist. Psychometric testing was conducted on a sample of 195 individuals proficient in the Malay language. A construct validity test was performed using factor analysis and the internal reliability was tested by calculating for the Cronbach’s Alpha. The age range of the sample was 13-59 years, most of which were female and of the Malay race. Using principal component analysis with direct oblimin rotation, the factor analysis extracted two components similar to the original study: General Use and Absent-Minded Use. However, question number 20 was grouped into General Use component, whereas in the original study it was under the Absent- Minded Use component. The Cronbach’s Alpha for the obtained components was 0.884 and 0.927, respectively. This study found that the Malay-version SUQ was a valid and reliable instrument for use in Malaysia in assessing inattention associated with smartphone use.

scholarly journals Validation of the St George’s respiratory questionnaire Vietnamese Version in new pulmonary tuberculosis patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Nguyen ◽  
Khan Mai Xuan ◽  
Tuan Nguyen Chi ◽  
Tung Nguyen Thanh ◽  
Quyet Do
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
St George's Respiratory Questionnaire ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: According to the Global Tuberculosis Report 2019, Vietnam is one of the 20 countries with the highest TB prevalence in the world. Pulmonary tuberculosis has a significant effect on lung functions, causing many obstacles in daily activities and affects the quality of patient’s lives.Methods: The case-series study conducted on 43 newly-diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Department of Tuberculosis - Military Hospital 103 within 4 months. The aims of the current study were to evaluate the validity of the Vietnamese version of the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire and to investigate the relationship between SGRQ scores and the clinical and subclinical symptoms in new pulmonary tuberculosis patients.Results: The results indicate that Vietnamese version of the SGRQ has high reliability with Cronbach's alpha of Total score was 0.9451, Cronbach's alpha of all domains was above 0.6, of which the Symptom domain was 0.6635, the Impact domain was 0.9069, the Activity domain was 0.9121. The study also showed that SGRQ score was proportional to the aggregate size of all cavities on chest X-ray (r = 0.3772) and inversely proportional to BMI (r = -0.2843), MGIT days to positivity (r = -0.1635).Conclusions: The Vietnamese version of the SGRQ is a highly reliable and valuable questionnaire in assessing symptoms and life effects in new PTB patients. We recommend it as symptom measurement and quality of life evaluation in patients with new PTB in future studies.Trial registration: The study protocol was approved by the Ethical Review Board Committee of Vietnam Military Medical University (IRB No. 250/2020/QĐ-HVQY) and by the local ethics committee of Military hospital 103. All participants had provided written informed consents for this study.

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