scholarly journals Reliability and validity of Japanese versions of the UCLA loneliness scale version 3 for use among mothers with infants and toddlers: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azusa Arimoto ◽  
Etsuko Tadaka
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengyan Cheng ◽  
Ping Shuai ◽  
Qichuan Qiao ◽  
Tingxin Li

Abstract Background In China, many people are apt to participate in regular physical examination as a precaution. Some simplified food frequency questionnaire have been designed and used. However, the effectiveness of questionnaire is absent. This study was conducted to examine the reliability and validity of simplified food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) used among physical examination adults in southwest region of China. Methods This study was a cross sectional study among physical health examination adults in Southwest region of China. A total of 239 participants aged 20-65 were conducted during February to June in 2019. The performance of the SFFQ was evaluated by the mean of three-day 24-hour dietary recalls (3R24). The relative validity and agreement was assessed by the Pearson`s correlation and intra-class correlation coefficients(ICC) respectively. Results The median energy-adjusted ICC of food groups between SFFQ2 and SFFQ1 was 0.59 (range: 0.49-0.73) and the ICC of nutrients was 0.47(range: 0.39-0.76). The Pearson correlation showed the validity between the SFFQ1 and 3R24, which ranged from -0.086 to 0.93 for food and and 0.21 to 0.71 for nutritions, respectively. Energy-adjustment slightly increased the correlation coefficients. Conclusions The reliability and validity of the SFFQ was acceptable. It could be an appropriate dietary assessment tool for future epidemiological studies in physical health examination adults among Chinese in southwest China.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen I Liu ◽  
Wen Ling Hsieh ◽  
Shih Kai Lee ◽  
Kuen-Tai Lee

Abstract Background: Functional degradation among community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia can negatively influence their recovery. Given the importance of patient empowerment during recovery, the current study aimed to examine the mediating effects of patient empowerment on the relationship between global function and recovery among such patients.Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia from northern and central Taiwan. Questionnaires with verified reliability and validity were provided and collected on site by trained nurses. The causal steps approach proposed by Baron and Kenny and the Sobel test were utilized to verify the mediation effect.Results: A total of 373 participants completed the survey. After controlling for factors associated with recovery, empowerment was determined to exert “full mediation” over the effects of global function on patient recovery, with the mediation effect reaching 85.9% and the Sobel test indicating significant mediation.Conclusions: Although improving the global function of community-dwelling patients with schizophrenia could likely encourage recovery, the present study suggested that offering empowerment-oriented care services may be more effective than global function improvement on recovery among these patients.


2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboubeh Dadfar ◽  
David Lester

Abstract Introduction: Death concern is a conscious contemplation of the reality of death combined with a negative evaluation of that reality. The Death Concern Scale (DCS) is related to thinking, and death fear or anxiety about death. The aim of the present study was to develop a Farsi version of the DCS and to explore its psychometric properties in a sample of Iranian nurses. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the reliability, validity, and factorial structure of the Farsi version of the DCS in a convenience sample of 106 Iranian nurses in two hospitals in Tehran, Iran. The nurses completed the DCS, the Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale (CLFDS), the Death Anxiety Scale (DAS), the Reasons for Death Fear Scale (RDFS), the Death Depression Scale (DDS), and the Death Obsession Scale (DOS). Results: For the DCS, Cronbach's α was 0.77, the Spearman-Brown coefficient 0.63, the Guttman split-half coefficient 0.62, and two-week test-retest reliability 0.77. The DCS correlated at 0.51 with the CLFDS, 0.52 with the DAS, 0.34 with the RDFS, 0.40 with the DDS, and 0.48 with the DOS, indicating good construct and criterion-related validity. The results of an exploratory factor analysis for the DCS identified seven factors, accounting for 64.30% of the variance and indicating considerable heterogeneity in the content of the items. Conclusions: The Farsi version of the DCS has good validity and reliability, and it can be used in clinical, educational, and research settings to assess death concerns in the Iranian society.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengyan Cheng ◽  
Ping Shuai ◽  
Qichuan Qiao ◽  
Tingxin Li

Abstract Background: In China, many people are apt to participate in regular physical examination as a prevention. Some simplified food frequency questionnaire have been designed and used. However, the accuracy of questionnaire is absent. This study was conducted to examine the reliability and validity of simplified food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) used among physical examination adults in southwest region of China.Methods: This study was a cross sectional study among physical health examination adults in Southwest region of China. A total of 239 participants aged 20-65 were conducted during February to June in 2019. The performance of the SFFQ was evaluated by the mean of three-day 24-hour dietary record (3R24). The relative validity and agreement was assessed by the Pearson`s correlation and intra-class correlation coefficients(ICC) respectively. Results: The median energy-adjusted ICC of food groups between SFFQ2 and SFFQ1 was 0.59 (range: 0.49-0.73) and the ICC of nutrients was 0.47(range: 0.39-0.76). The Pearson correlation showed the validity between the SFFQ1 and 3R24, which ranged from -0.086 to 0.93 for food and and 0.21 to 0.71 for nutritions, respectively. Energy-adjustment slightly increased the correlation coefficients.Conclusions: The reliability and validity of the SFFQ was acceptable. It could be an appropriate dietary assessment tool for future epidemiological studies among physical health examination adults in southwest China.Trial registration:CHiCTR, ChiCTR1900020934, Registered 22 January 2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=35414&htm=4.


Author(s):  
Lara Gabriella Rodrigues Ferreira ◽  
Anamaria Siriani de Oliveira ◽  
Natiely Divina do Carmo ◽  
Guilherme Augusto Santos Bueno ◽  
Thiago Vilela Lemos ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 1003-1008
Author(s):  
Gisele Hespanhol Dorigan ◽  
Henrique Ceretta Oliveira ◽  
Edinêis de Brito Guirardello

This study aimed to identify predictors of experiences and patient satisfaction with nursing care and compare the psychometric properties of the Brazilian version and the original version of the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scales. This is a cross-sectional study with 351 patients in medical-surgical units of a teaching hospital. The multiple linear regression method was used for data analysis. Satisfaction with nursing care in general was the predictor for experiences (p<0.0001) and satisfaction (p<0.0001). Other predictors of satisfaction with nursing care were age (p=0.027), education level (p=0.024) and satisfaction with hospitalization (p=0.021). We conclude that the Brazilian version of the instrument demonstrated satisfactory reliability and validity. In addition, it is easier to use and less expensive.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhengyan Cheng ◽  
Ping Shuai ◽  
Qichuan Qiao ◽  
Tingxin Li

Abstract Background: In China, many people are suitable for participating in regular physical examination for prevention. Some simplified food frequency questionnaires have been designed and used. However, the accuracy of questionnaire is absent. This study aimed to examine the reliability and validity of simplified food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) used among physical examination adults in southwest region of China.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among physical health examination adults in Southwest region of China. A total of 239 participants aged 20-65 were included from February 2019 to June 2019. The performance of SFFQ was evaluated by means of a three-day 24-hour dietary record (3R24). The relative validity and agreement was assessed by Pearson`s correlation and intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC), respectively. Results: The median energy-adjusted ICC of food groups between SFFQ2 and SFFQ1 was 0.59 (range: 0.49-0.73) and the ICC of nutrients was 0.47(range: 0.39-0.76). The Pearson correlation showed a validity between SFFQ1 and 3R24, which ranged from -0.086 to 0.93 for food and 0.21 to 0.71 for nutrition, respectively. The energy-adjustment slightly increased the correlation coefficients.Conclusions: The reliability and validity of SFFQ was acceptable. It could be an appropriate dietary assessment tool for future epidemiological studies among physical health examination adults in southwest China.Trial registration:CHiCTR, ChiCTR1900020934, Registered 22 January 2019, http://www.chictr.org.cn/edit.aspx?pid=35414&htm=4.


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