Psychometric evaluation of the postpartum specific anxiety scale in an Iranian population (PSAS-IR)

Abstract Background Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders among mothers during the postpartum period, which can lead to maternal and infant physical and psychological consequences. The Postpartum Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) predicts unique variance in postnatal outcomes over and above general anxiety tools. It has never been used in Iran and its validity and reliability have not been assessed either. Therefore, the present study aimed to translate and investigate the psychometric properties of the PSAS-IR. Methods 510 women, from six weeks to six months postpartum, were selected through random sampling in 2020. After forward and back-translation, the face validity, content validity, and construct validity of PSAS (through confirmatory factor analysis) were examined. The reliability of the scale was assessed using both internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha) and test-retest stability methods. Results CVI and CVR values of the PSAS tool were 0.89 and 0.88, respectively. The good fit indices confirmed the validity of four-factor structure. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and Intra Correlation Coefficient (ICC) equaled 0.93 and 0.92, respectively. Conclusion The Persian version of PSAS is a valid and reliable four-factor scale, it will improve the measurement of postpartum anxiety in an Iranian setting. This will improve the measurement of postpartum anxiety in an Iranian setting.

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Validity and Reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería ◽

10.17533/udea.iee.v37n3e09 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Natalia Esquivel Garzón ◽

Luz Patricia Díaz Heredia

Keyword(s):

Treatment Adherence ◽

Content Validity ◽

Statistical Tests ◽

Spanish Version ◽

Face Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Validity Index ◽

Content Validity Index ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Objective. To determine the validity and reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension (TAQPH), Spanish version, designed by Chunhua Ma et al.Methods. This study was carried out in the city of Ibagué (Colombia) and the test validation determined validity (face, content, and construct) and reliability. Face and content validity were conducted through expert judgment, using Fleiss’ Kappa Coefficient statistical tests and modified Lawshe’s content validity index. The construct validity and the reliability test had the participation of 220 people with diagnosis of primary hypertension. Reliability was calculated through Cronbach’s alpha statistical test.Results. In the face validity, the instrument reported a Fleiss’ Kappa index was 0.68 in comprehension, 0.76 in clarity, and 0.64 in accuracy, interpreted as a substantial agreement. The content validity index was satisfactory with 0.91; el exploratory factor analysis reported six factors with a total variance explained of 54%. Cronbach’s alpha for the total scale was 0.74.Conclusion. The Spanish version of the TAQPH is a valid and reliable scale to evaluate adherence to treatment in patients with primary hypertension.Descriptors: essential hypertension; treatment adherence and compliance; surveys and questionnaires; psychometrics; validation studies.How to cite this article: Esquivel N, Díaz LP. Validity and Reliability of the Treatment Adherence Questionnaire for Patients with Hypertension. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(3):e09.

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The psychometric properties of the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale for the Iranian population

10.21203/rs.3.rs-20977/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Samaneh Youseflu ◽

Shane W. Kraus ◽

Fatemeh Razavinia ◽

Majid Yousefi Afrashteh ◽

soudabeh niroomand

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Content Validity ◽

Sex Addiction ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Back Translation ◽

Research Findings ◽

Panel Review

Abstract Background: The assessment of sex addiction among different populations requires a valid and reliable tool. Since the Bergen–Yale Sex Addiction Scale (BYSAS) was not available in Iran, this study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Persian version of BYSAS. Method: After translation/back-translation procedure, a total of 756 Iranian men and women completed the BYSAS. The structural validity of this tool was evaluated by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. An expert panel review also examined content validity of the items. Psychometric properties of the scale including validity, reliability (internal consistency [Cronbach’s alpha]) and test-retest) and factor structure were assessed. Results: Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) scores for BYSAS were 0.75 and 0.62, respectively. Data analysis demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha ranging from 0.88 to 0.89). Discussion: Study findings suggest that the BYSAS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing sex addiction among Persian speaking adults. Replication of research findings is needed to expand the BYSAS for clinical and non-clinical Iranian populations.

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Development and Validation of the Indonesian Version of Quality Nursing Work Environment (QNWE-I) Instrument

International Journal of Studies in Nursing ◽

10.20849/ijsn.v6i3.921 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Aric Vranada ◽

Chiou-Fen Lin ◽

Chia-Jung Hsieh ◽

Tsae-Jyy Wang

Keyword(s):

Work Environment ◽

Intraclass Correlation ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Hospital Nurses ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Adequate Model ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Nursing Work Environment

Background: Nursing shortages are a significant problem experienced by medical institutions worldwide as well as Indonesia. Understanding nurses’ work environment is a proper strategy for enhancing the retention and overcoming shortages of nurses. The Quality Nursing Work Environment (QNWE) is a well-known tool that has been commonly used to evaluate the working atmosphere of nurses. However, the availability and validated version of the instrument for hospital nurses in Indonesia is not confirmed.Purpose: This study aims to confirm the psychometric evaluation of the Indonesian version of QNWE instruments in hospital settings.Methods: A cross-sectional study design and psychometric analyses were administered. The 65-item, eight-domain questionnaire was translated, adapted, and face-validated using content validity index (CVI) analysis. The construct validity and internal consistency of the translated version were tested using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach's Alpha to 334 hospital nurses. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was employed to determine test-retest and interrater reliability analysis to 33 nurses and 10 ratters in the pilot testing.Results: The CVI of the QNWE-I scale ranged from 0.86 to 1.00. The CFA determined an adequate model fit of the instrument. As to overall reliability, test-retest reliability of 0.90, ICC analysis of 0.82, and Cronbach's alpha of 0.96; was confirmed.Conclusions: The psychometric evaluation of the QNWE-I showed excellent acceptability, validity, and reliability. Therefore, the QNWE-I can serve as a comprehensive instrument for assessing the quality of nurses' work environments in Indonesia.

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Adaptation of the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire into Turkish: The Validity and Reliability Study

Advances in Public Health ◽

10.1155/2016/3756028 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Emine Sari ◽

Semra Erdoğan

Keyword(s):

Content Validity ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Reliable Tool ◽

Expert Opinions ◽

Back Translation ◽

Expert Assessments

This study was conducted with the aim of determining whether the Turkish form of the “Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire” developed by Godin is a valid and reliable tool for diabetic patients in Turkey. The study was conducted as a methodological research on 300 diabetic patients in Turkey. The linguistic equivalence of the questionnaire was assessed through the back-translation method, while its content validity was assessed through obtaining expert opinions. Cronbach’s alpha value was found to assess the reliability of the questionnaire. The test-retest analysis and the correlation between independent observers were examined. The content validity index (CVI) was found to be .82 according to the expert assessments, and no statistical difference was found between them (Kendall’sW=.17,p=.235). Cronbach’s alpha was found to beα=.64, the result of the test-retest analysis wasr=.97, and the correlation between independent observers (ICC) was .98. This study found that the Turkish form of the Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to define and assess the exercise behaviors of Turkish diabetic patients.

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Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the nurse spiritual care therapeutics scale (NSCTS)

BMC Palliative Care ◽

10.1186/s12904-021-00750-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatemeh Merati-Fashi ◽

Behnam Khaledi-Paveh ◽

Hadis Mosafer ◽

Abbas Ebadi

Keyword(s):

Construct Validity ◽

Spiritual Care ◽

Cognitive Interview ◽

Face Validity ◽

Spiritual Needs ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Persian Version ◽

Two Factors

Abstract Background Dealing with the spiritual needs of patients has been recognized as one of the principles of holistic care in nursing. Therefore, it is necessary for nurses to deal with the spiritual issues of patients. Also, a valid and reliable scale is needed to measure nurse-provided spiritual care. So the purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the “Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale” in Iranian nurses. Method In a methodological study, English version of the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale was translated into Persian by forward–backward translation procedure. Face validity was assessed by cognitive interview, and content validity was assessed by a panel of experts. In addition, construct validity was assessed by exploratory factor analysis. The participants were 188 nurses working in different adult wards. Reliability was measured using the Cronbach’s alpha and stability reliability was assessed using the internal correlation coefficient (ICC). Results In assessing the construct validity, two factors with eigenvalues greater than 1 were identified, which explained 58.47% of the total variance. Cronbach’s alpha value was 0.932, and ICC was 0.892. Conclusion As a result, the Persian version of the Nurse Spiritual Care Therapeutics Scale shows a good validity and reliability. Therefore, this scale can be used to evaluate spiritual care at the bedside in Iran.

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UJI KESAHIHAN INTERNA DAN KEHANDALAN KUESIONER CABIN FEVER PHENOMENON (CFP) VERSI INDONESIA

Jurnal Muara Sains, Teknologi, Kedokteran dan Ilmu Kesehatan ◽

10.24912/jmstkik.v4i2.8456 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 443

Author(s):

Yohanes Firmansyah ◽

Ernawati Su ◽

Ivan Buntara ◽

Hendsun Hendsun ◽

Fiolita Indranita Sutjipto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychiatric Symptoms ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Test Method ◽

Screening Tests ◽

Reliability Test ◽

Psychological Consequences ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Validity Test ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Outbreaks and isolation due to at home due to COVID-19 outbreaks may have many psychological consequences on human life. Psychological consequences that are not detected early can cause problems in the future that can disrupt the lives of families and sufferers, therefore the need for screening tests that are accurate and reliable in detecting the appearance of psychiatric symptoms during isolation.The survey research was carried out virtually via Google Form This method was chosen because of the condition of Large Scale Social Restrictions due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, which made it impossible to conduct face-to-face interviews. The sample of this research is all of the productive age community with exclusion criteria in the form of incomplete data or unwilling to join the research. This research is a preliminary study of a series of validity and reliability test processes. Internal validity test analysis using the Pearson Product Moment method with the interpretation of the questions is said to be valid if the correlation rho (r) ≥ 0.3. Analysis of reliability testing using the Cronbach α test method with reliable interpretation if the minimum value of Cronbach α is 0.6. 281 respondents who met the inclusion criteria. The results of testing with Pearson Product Moment or Pearson Correlation obtained the value of rho (r) in all questions is above 0.3. The reliability test results using the Cronbach α test are 0.935 with the Cronbach's Alpha if Item Deleted value on each grain below the Cronbach α value. Cabin Fever Phenomenon (CFP) Indonesian Version is proven to have good validity and excellent reliability to detect the appearance of psychiatric symptoms during isolation. Further validity testing is needed such as an external validity test Keywords: Cabin Fever Phenomenon; COVID-19; psychiatry; validity and reliability ABSTRAKWabah dan isolasi akibat dirumah akibat dari wabah COVID-19 mungkin memiliki banyak konsekuensi pada kehidupan manusia dari segi psikologis. Konsekuensi psikologi yang tidak terdeteksi dini dapat menyebabkan permasalahan dikemudian hari yang dapat mengganggu kehidupan keluarga dan penderitanya, Oleh karena itu perlu adanya alat uji penapisan yang akurat serta handal dalam mendeteksi munculnya gejala psikiatri selama masa isolasi. Penelitian survei yang dilaksanakan di secara virtual melalui google form. Metode ini dipilih karena kondisi Pembatasan Sosial Skala Besar (PSBB) akibat Pandemik Covid-19 yang tidak memungkinkan untuk melakukan wawancara secara tatap muka. Sampel penelitian ini adalah seluruh masyarakat usia produktif dengan kriteria eksklusi berupa data yang tidak lengkap atau tidak bersedia mengikuti penelitian. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian pendahuluan dari serangkaian proses uji kesahihan dan kehandalan. Analisa uji kesahihan internal menggunakan metode Pearson Product Moment dengan interpretasi bulir pertanyaan dikatakan sahih jika korelasi rho (r) ≥ 0,3. Analisa uji kehandalan menggunakan metode pengujian Cronbach α dengan interpretasi handal bila nilai minimum Cronbach α sebesar 0,6. 281 responden yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi. Hasil pengujian dengan Pearson Product Moment atau Pearson Correlation didapatkan nilai rho (r) pada seluruh bulir pertanyaan adalah diatas 0,3 . Hasil uji kehandalan menggunakan uji Cronbach α adalah 0,935 dengan nilai Cronbach’s Alpha if Item Deleted pada masing-masing bulir dibawah nilai Cronbach α. Cabin Fever Phenomenon (CFP) Versi Indonesia terbukti memiliki kesahihan yang baik serta kehandalan yang sangat baik untuk mendeteksi munculnya gejala psikiatri selama masa isolasi. Perlu dilakukan uji kesahihan lanjutan seperti uji kesahihan eksternal.

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Translation and validation of caring behaviors inventory among nurses in Iran

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0254317 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (7) ◽

pp. e0254317

Author(s):

Raziyeh Ghafouri ◽

Malihe Nasiri ◽

Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽

Faraz Tayyar-Iravanlou ◽

Zahra Rahmaty

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Face Validity ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Caring Behaviors ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Two Factors

Background and objectives Nurses’ caring behaviors, professional activities, and behaviors for the benefit of patients, influence patients’ perception of care and satisfaction with the quality of care provided. Caring behaviors of nurses are contextual and various factors such as patients’ social structure, lifestyle, culture, and interests, as well as their biographical, social, and physiological characteristics, can influence perceptions of caring behaviors of nurses, as caring behaviors are an interactive and mental process between patients and nurses. This study was conducted to provide a transcultural translation and psychometric analysis of Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI) among nurses in Iran. Methodology Transcultural translation of the 16-item CBI was performed. Then, face validity (qualitative), content validity (quantitative and qualitative), and construct validity were examined in a cross-sectional study of 509 patients. A demographic questionnaire and the 16-item CBI were sent to enrolled patients via online questionnaires. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha. Then, construct validity of the single factor CBI was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). Since one factor CBI was not confirmed, construct validity was examined using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The final number of factors was confirmed using CFA. Results The internal consistency of the instrument was good with Cronbach’s alpha 0.89. Based on EFA, the CBI were loaded on two factors, eigenvalues >1, no item was removed. The emergent factors were named "Communicating respectfully" and "Professional knowledge and skill". These two factors explained 50.197% of the total variance. Then, CFA showed an acceptable fit for the two factors CBI. Conclusion The results showed that the Persian version of the 16-item CBI had adequate validity and reliability. Accordingly, this instrument can be used to study nurses’ caring behaviors.

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The Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Family Health Climate Scale (FHC-Scale) in Female Students and Their Mothers in Iran 2019

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2021/8845716 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Jeyran Ostovarfar ◽

Mohammad Hossein Kaveh ◽

Leila Ghahramani ◽

Masoud Karimi ◽

Abdolrahim Asadollahi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Family Health ◽

Female Students ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Alpha Coefficient ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Persian Version ◽

The Family ◽

Back Translation ◽

Climate Scale

Objectives. This study examined the validity and reliability of the Family Health Climate Scale (FHC-Scale) among Iranian families. Second, can it be attributed to other family members by measuring the health climate in one person? Method. In total, 261 female students and 196 mothers completed the FHC-Scale. The study instrument was a Persian version of the FHC-Scale prepared through a translation and back-translation process. Results. The results showed that the Persian version of the FHC-Scale is acceptable. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for FHC-PA in female students and their mothers, respectively, was 0.88 and 0.86 for the whole scale. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for FHC-NU in female students and their mothers, respectively, was 0.83 and 0.92 for the whole scale. The CVI values for all the items were equal to or above 0.8, and the CVR value for the total scale was 0.90. Conclusion. The Persian version of the FHC-Scale is therefore an effective tool for evaluating the different dimensions of family health climate in the Iranian population.

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Adaptation of Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (GQ–6) in Indonesian Context

Jurnal Psikologi ◽

10.22146/jpsi.39608 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 18

Author(s):

Dhanifa Veda Grimaldy ◽

Handrix Chris Haryanto

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Cultural Difference ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Reliability Test ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Alpha Coefficient ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Two Factors ◽

Back Translation

Adaptation of a psychological instrument is essential due to cultural difference and context. This study aimed to adapt the Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (GQ-6) in an Indonesian context. The initial steps included back-to-back translation, focus group discussion, expert judgements, and pilot study. From this procedure, five additional items were added to the original GC-6. The eleven final items were tested to 404 undergraduate students aged 18-24 years-old from several universities in Jakarta. The reliability test, the internal consistency, was examined by the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, while the validity test, construct validity, was examined using exploratory factor analysis (EFA). The result of analysis showed good validity and reliability (Cronbach’s alpha: 0.789). This study concluded that 11-item gratitude questionnaire consistently measured gratitude in adolescents based on two factors: appreciation to the constant experience of life and appreciation towards individuals that take part in one’s life.

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Psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of the diabetic foot self-care questionnaire in Iranian patients with diabetes

BMC Endocrine Disorders ◽

10.1186/s12902-021-00734-5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hassan Mahmoodi ◽

Kamel Abdi ◽

Emmanuel Navarro-Flores ◽

Zaniar Karimi ◽

Hamid Sharif Nia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Diabetic Foot ◽

Self Care ◽

Psychometric Evaluation ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Persian Version

Abstract Background Diabetic foot self-care refers to a group of self-management behaviors that can reduce the incidence of foot ulcers and amputations. It is necessary to have a valid and reliable standard tool to measure foot self-care in diabetic patients. This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Diabetic Foot Self-Care Questionnaire of the University of Malaga, Spain (DFSQ-UMA) in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 407 diabetic patients who were selected using a convenient sampling method. Construct validity was assessed by exploratory (with 207 patients) and confirmatory (with 200 patients) factor analyses. Internal consistency was calculated using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega coefficients. Results In the exploratory factor analysis, three factors with eigenvalues of 3.84, 2.41, and 2.26 were extracted that together explained 56.74% of the total variance of diabetic foot self-care. A Cronbach’s alpha of 0.865 was found for the total instrument. Conclusions The Persian version of the DFSQ-UMA has good validity and reliability, and given its good psychometric properties, it can be used in future studies.

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