scholarly journals Validity and reliability of an instrument to measure factors associated with screen time in Brazilian students

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 1047-1061
Author(s):  
Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽  
Alexsandra Silva Bandeira ◽  
Cassiano Ricardo Rech ◽  
Adair Silva Lopes ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Factorial Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Efficacy Expectations ◽  
Brazilian Students ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Exploratory Factorial Analysis

Abstract This study analyzed the validity and reliability of an instrument with scales measuring factors associated with screen time in adolescents. Two cross-sectional studies included students for analyses of validity and internal consistency (n=1138, 51.5% boys) and test-retest reproducibility (n=194, 56.2% boys). Individual (attitude, self-efficacy and expectations), social (behaviors, rules, beliefs and family support and support of school members) and physical environmental (home and bedroom equipment) factors of screen time were evaluated. All the scales of the instrument met the statistical criteria of the validity of the exploratory factorial analysis (p<0.001). The exploratory factorial analysis indicated five one-dimensional and three two-factor scales (self-efficacy, expectations and familiar behavior), with factorial loads of 0.56 to 0.88. There were significant correlations between the scores of almost all the scales and the reported screen time (p<0.05). Eight of nine scales/subscales showed Cronbach’s α value being higher than 0.70, and ICC ranged from 0.63 to 0.83. In conclusion, the instrument presented scales with acceptable validity and reliability and can be used to measure factors associated with screen time in Brazilian students.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of scales on intrapersonal, interpersonal and environmental factors associated with physical activity in Brazilian secondary students

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valter Cordeiro Barbosa Filho ◽  
Cassiano Ricardo Rech ◽  
Jorge Mota ◽  
José Cazuza de Farias Júnior ◽  
Adair Da Silva Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Almost All

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5007/1980-0037.2016v18n2p207 This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of scales of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental factors associated with physical activity (PA) in secondary students. Two cross-sectional studies were conducted with students in 7th to 9th grades form secondary schools in order to test the validity, internal consistency (n = 1,178, 51.4% were boys), and test–retest reproducibility (n = 194, 56.2% were boys) of the instrument. Factors associated with PA (attitude, self-efficacy, social support of friends, parents and the school’s teachers, as well as the perceived neighborhood environment and perceived school environment) were measured. The confirmatory factor analysis and Spearman correlation between the scales and the weekly time spent in moderateto-vigorous PA (measured by questionnaire) were applied to test the construct validity. For reliability, the Cronbach’s α (internal consistency), composite reliability (CR) and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC for test–retest reproducibility) were applied. The confirmatory factorial analysis showed five one-dimensional and two two-dimensional (self-efficacy and perceived environment) scales, with factor loadings ranging from 0.46 to 0.85. Significant and positive correlations between almost all scale scores and moderateto-vigorous PA (p<0.05) were found. The Cronbach’s α and CR were greater than 0.70 in almost all scales (except perceived school environment, α and CR of 0.61) and the ICC ranged from 0.62 (parental social support) to 0.70 (self-efficacy). In conclusion, the scales showed acceptable validity and reliability and can be used for measuring of PA correlates in elementary students.

scholarly journals Parental, child and socio-contextual factors associated with parenting self-efficacy among parents of children aged 0–7 years old: the CIKEO study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Fang ◽  
Amy van Grieken ◽  
Irene N. Fierloos ◽  
Dafna A. Windhorst ◽  
Harrie Jonkman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Functioning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Effective Policy ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Background A high parenting self-efficacy (PSE) has been associated with positive parenting and positive child development. However, there is limited and inconsistent information on factors associated with PSE. Objective To investigate factors associated with PSE in parents of children aged 0–7 years old, and to explore whether the associations were different between mothers and fathers. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the baseline data from a prospective cohort study: the CIKEO study. A total of 1012 parents (mean age = 33.8, SD = 5.0) completed self-reported measure of PSE and 18 potential factors associated with PSE. Results Multivariable models revealed that lower parenting stress, fewer child behavior problems, better eating behavior, better parental and child general health, a smaller number of children living in the household, higher perceived level of social support and having a migration background were associated with higher levels of PSE (p < 0.05). The association between family functioning and PSE differed between mothers and fathers (p for interaction = 0.003): with beta and 95% confidence interval being: 1.29 (− 2.05, 0.87), and 0.23 (− 0.46, 3.29), respectively. Conclusions A range of parental, child and social-contextual factors in relation to PSE were identified. The patterns of associations for most of the factors were similar among mothers and fathers. However, the association between family functioning and PSE might differ for mothers and fathers. Our findings are relevant for tailoring and implementing successful interventions and effective policy making in child care. Trial registration Netherlands National Trial Register number NL7342. Date of registration: 05-November-2018, retrospectively registered.

scholarly journals Factors associated with physical inactivity among female and male rural adolescents in Borneo – a cross-sectional study

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whye Lian Cheah ◽  
Hazmi Helmy ◽  
Ching Thon Chang
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Rural Adolescents ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Rural communities have shown marked increase in metabolic syndrome among young people, with physical inactivity as one of the main contributing factors. This study aimed to determine factors associated with physical inactivity among male and female rural adolescents in a sample of schools in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 145 students aged 13–15 years. Data on socio-demographic, health-related, and psychosocial factors (perceived barriers, self-efficacy, social influences) were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. Anthropometric measurement was taken to generate body mass index (BMI)-for-age, while physical activity (PA) level was assessed using pedometers. The mean steps per day was 6251.37 (SD=3085.31) with males reported as being more active. About 27% of the respondents were either overweight or obese, with more females in this group. There was no significant difference in steps among males and females (p=0.212), and nutritional status (BMI-for-age) (p=0.439). Females consistently scored higher in most items under perceived barriers, but had significantly lower scores in self-efficacy’s items. Males were more influenced by peers in terms of PA (p<0.001) and were more satisfied with their body parts (p=0.047). A significantly higher body size discrepancy score was found among females (p=0.034, CI –0.639, –0.026). PA level was low and almost one-third of the respondents were overweight and obese. Female students faced more barriers and had lower self-efficacy with regards PA. Based on the findings, it is recommended that interventions focus on reducing barriers while increasing support for PA. This is particularly important in improving the health status of the youth, especially among the females.

Self-efficacy and ability to read as factors associated with antiretroviral therapy adherence in an HIV-infected population

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1154-1164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S Dworkin ◽  
Apurba Chakraborty ◽  
Diana Zychowski ◽  
Geri Donenberg ◽  
Richard Novak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiretroviral Adherence ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
The Past ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence ◽  
Multivariable Analyses

Determining the barriers and facilitators of antiretroviral adherence among former and current substance users may be useful in the creation of successful interventions that target this hard-to-reach population. We performed a cross-sectional study of HIV-infected patients (N = 123) prescribed antiretroviral therapy at four Chicago healthcare venues. Bivariate and multivariable analyses were performed to determine factors associated with non-adherence based on definitions of non-adherence (any missed doses) within the past 4-day, 14-day, and 1-month time periods. Factors consistently associated with non-adherence in bivariate and multivariate analyses, regardless of duration of non-adherence definition, were lower confidence in taking medication consistently and less self-reported ability to read. These data reveal the importance of self-efficacy and ability to read (rather than specific knowledge of CD4 and viral load definitions) in the design of interventions in a population of HIV-infected persons with significant substance use.

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 Prevalence and factors associated with dental anxiety among primary school teachers in Ngara District, Tanzania

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene K. Minja ◽  
Anord C. Jovin ◽  
Godbless J. Mandari
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Dental Anxiety ◽  
Oral Health Status ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Factors Associated

Background: Dental anxiety has been associated with several negative effects on patients and communities’ oral health. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence and factors associated with dental anxiety among primary school teachers in Ngara district, Tanzania.Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized self-administered questionnaire to collect socio-demographic and behavioural details. A Kiswahili version of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) was used to assess dental anxiety.Results: The Kiswahili version of MDAS showed good face validity and reliability with standardized Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.86. The prevalence of high dental anxiety (MDAS≥ 19) was 1.2%. A significant higher percentage of schoolteachers with dental anxiety was observe among those with low education; who visited a dentist at least once in the past two years; and those who visited the dentist when having a dental problem. Sex, age, marital status and perceived oral health status did not show a significant difference.Conclusion: The Kiswahili version of MDAS showed acceptable psychometrics. The prevalence of dental anxiety among school teachers in a rural district of Ngara in Tanzania was low. To maintain the low prevalence of dental anxiety and subsequently reducing it, oral health education and promotion on preventive dental heath seeking behaviours is advocated.

Factors associated with childbirth self-efficacy: a multicenter cross-sectional study in China

Midwifery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 102883
Author(s):  
Yuxin Zhao ◽  
Jianxiong Wu ◽  
Heping Yang ◽  
Xiaoxv Yin ◽  
Dandan Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated

Better health indicators of FitSpirit participants meeting 24-h movement guidelines for Canadian children and youth

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roseane de Fátima Guimarães ◽  
Jo-Anne Gilbert ◽  
Jean Lemoyne ◽  
Marie-Eve Mathieu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional

Summary This study aims to determine the proportion of girls who meet the recommendations for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), screen time and sleep duration among FitSpirit participants and evaluate the associations of these recommendations with perceived health-related quality of life (QOL), perceived health, physical activity (PA), self-efficacy and body mass index. Cross-sectional analyses of FitSpirit data were performed. All variables were collected through an online questionnaire. The proportion of girls meeting all recommendations was 2.2%, while 72.5% met either one or two and 25.4% met none. A greater percentage of girls with ≥3 years in FitSpirit met MVPA and sleep recommendations combined when compared with fewer years (12.9% vs. 1.7% with 1 year; vs. 10.1% with 2 years; p &lt; 0.05). Meeting the combinations of MVPA and screen time (β = 0.19, 95% CI = 0.40, 1.68), MVPA and sleep (β = 0.20, 95% CI = 0.27, 1.04) and all three combined (β = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.33, 1.71) was the most significant predictors of better perceived QOL. Respecting MVPA recommendations predicted a better perceived health (β = 0.18, 95% CI = 0.18, 0.87) while girls who slept as recommended had a better PA-related self-efficacy (β = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.51, 2.11). Not meeting any recommendation was associated with inferior PA-related self-efficacy (β = −0.32, 95% CI = −3.03, −1.21). Lastly, meeting MVPA and sleep recommendations was significantly associated with lower body mass index z-scores (β = −0.14, 95% CI = −1.16, −0.11). There was a small percentage of girls following all of the recommendations. Furthermore, meeting individual and combined recommendations was associated with better perceived QOL and health, PA self-efficacy as well as healthier body mass index z-score.

scholarly journals LatentToxoplasma gondiiInfection and Associated Risk Factors among HIV-Infected Individuals at Arba Minch Hospital, South Ethiopia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tsegaye Yohanes ◽  
Serkadis Debalke ◽  
Endalew Zemene
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
South Ethiopia ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Associated Risk Factors ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Elisa Data

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused byToxoplasma gondii(T. gondii). The parasite has cosmopolitan distribution, infecting almost all species of warm-blooded animals. LatentT. gondiiinfection in HIV/AIDS patients is a risk for development of cerebral toxoplasmosis (CT). The aim of this study is to determine seroprevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection and assess its associated factors among individuals infected with HIV in Arba Minch Hospital, south Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study involving 170 HIV-infected individuals attending Arba Minch Hospital antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic was conducted from April to June 2013. Data on demographic profile of the study participants and factors associated withT. gondiiinfection were gathered using a questionnaire. Serum was tested for IgG anti-T. gondiiantibody by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20 software. Seroprevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection among the study participants was 88.2%. Consumption of raw meat (AOR = 4.361; 95% CI: 1.409–13.496) and involvement in farming/gardening activities (AOR = 4.051; 95% CI: 1.112–14.758) were independent predictors ofT. gondiiseropositivity. This study revealed high prevalence of latentT. gondiiinfection, similar to other studies. Monitoring of the patients to prevent reactivation of the latentT. gondiiinfection is recommended.

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