Validity and Reliability of the Iranian Version of the Short Form Social Well Being Scale in a General Urban Population

Background: We aimed to investigate the reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the short form social well-being scale. Methods: After linguistic validation, the Iranian version of social well-being scale was completed by 715 participants, aged ≥18 yr between Jan and Sep 2015. Concurrent validity was examined by calculating the Pearson’s correlation coefficient between the dimensions of social well-being and social support. Internal consistency, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, confirmatory and explanatory factor analyses were also examined. Results: The internal consistency as measured by Cronbach’s alpha coefficients was 0.72 for total score. No ceiling and floor effect was found in total score or any of the subscales. The concurrent correlation coefficients between social well-being and social support ranged from good to excellent agreement. Exploratory factor analysis supported mainly comparable results with the original US English dialect version. The results of the confirmatory factor analysis for 5-factor models indicated acceptable fit for the proposed research models. Conclusion: The findings support the initial reliability and validity of the Iranian version of the social well-being scale in the research and community settings in Iran.

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The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: A Validation Study in People with Infertility

Iranian Journal of Public Health ◽

10.18502/ijph.v48i11.3525 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Reza OMANI-SAMANI ◽

Saman MAROUFIZADEH ◽

Amir ALMASI-HASHIANI ◽

Mahdi SEPIDARKISH ◽

Payam AMINI

Keyword(s):

Internal Consistency ◽

Convergent Validity ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Well Being ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Prevalence Of Depression ◽

Patient Health

Background: Infertility is a public health problem and can lead to depressive symptoms. In recent years, the WHO-five Well-being Index (WHO-5) has been used as a screening measure for depression, but study on psychometric properties in people with infertility is scarce. The objective of this study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the WHO-5 in people with infertility. Methods: Overall, 539 infertile patients from a referral infertility center in Tehran, Iran in the period between May and Aug 2017, completed the WHO-5, along with other psychological measures: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Construct validity and internal consistency of WHO-5 were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach’s alpha, respectively. Convergent validity was examined by relationship with PHQ-9 and HADS. Results: The prevalence of poor well-being was 44.3% and that of depression was 18.6%. CFA confirmed the unidimensional factor structure of the WHO-5. Internal consistency of the WHO-5 was good (Cronbach’s alpha=0.858). The WHO-5 significantly correlated with the PHQ-9 (r=-0.522), HADS-anxiety (r=-0.524) and HADS-depression (r=-0.630), confirming convergent validity. Conclusion: The WHO-5 is a short and easy to use questionnaire with satisfactory reliability and validity that appears suitable for use as a screening test for depressive symptom in infertile people. In addition, the prevalence of depression and poor well-being was very high in this population.

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Assessment of Participation within the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF): The Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Participation Scale

Occupational Therapy International ◽

10.1155/2021/6658773 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 ◽

pp. 1-10

Author(s):

Onur Altuntaş ◽

Esma Özkan ◽

Barkın Köse ◽

Orkun Tahir Aran ◽

Meral Huri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Family Income ◽

Weighted Least Squares ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Extraction Methods ◽

International Classification Of Functioning ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Turkish University Students

Objective. The aim of the study was to investigate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Participation Scale (P-Scale). Methods. A total of 152 students, with a mean age of 20.27 ± 2.19 , participated in the study. Sociodemographic information (age, gender, and family income) was recorded; all participants completed the P-Scale twice with a 15-day interval. Translation and cross-cultural adaptation were performed to analyze the validity and reliability of the P-Scale. Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s alpha were used for scale reliability statistics and explanatory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analysis; Mardia’s multivariate normality and assumption tests were used for the validity of the scale. The factor extraction methods were minimum rank factor analysis in EFA and weighted least squares mean and variance adjusted estimator polychoric correlation matrix in CFA. Results. Internal consistency of the scale was found good with Cronbach’s alpha (0.852) and excellent with McDonald’s alpha (0.924). The EFA and CFA resulted in two-factored structure, with the explained variance found to be higher than 30%. Conclusions. Analysis demonstrated that the P-Scale had a satisfactory level of reliability and validity in Turkish university students.

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Facial Clinimetric Evaluation Scale and Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire Translation into Brazilian Portuguese: A Validation Study

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1697992 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (01) ◽

pp. e24-e30 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Joana Tavares-Brito ◽

Anna Carolina de Oliveira Fonseca ◽

Rodolfo Prado Torres ◽

Martinus M. van Veen ◽

Jacqueline Greene ◽

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Keyword(s):

Validation Study ◽

Functional Disability ◽

Short Form ◽

Well Being ◽

Brazilian Portuguese ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Face Scale ◽

Assessment Questionnaire

Abstract Introduction Facial nerve palsy results in both functional disability and psychological morbidity. There are several well-established grading scales to quantify the quality of life of these patients. Objective Translate and validate the Facial Clinimetric Evaluation (FaCE) scale and Synkinesis Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) to Brazilian Portuguese. Methods This study adopted a forward-backward translation method and performed cross-cultural adaptation. A pilot study was conducted to correct any confusing language and to evaluate content validity. A validation study was then performed. Internal consistency of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the FaCE and SAQ items was evaluated by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Construct validity was assessed by Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient between FaCE and SAQ scores to eFACE, House-Brackmann, Short Form 12 (SF-12) and Facial Disability Index (FDI) (sub)scores. Results A total of 90 patients were included. Cronbach’s alpha for total domain scored 0.881 for FaCE and 0.809 for SAQ. FaCE total score correlation to eFACE total and House-Brackmann showed Spearman’s r value of 0.537 and −0.538, respectively (p < 0.001). SAQ correlation to eFACE synkinesis subdomain was −0.449 (p < 0.001). No correlation was found between SAQ and HB score. FaCE total score correlations were of 0.301 and 0.547 for SF-12 PCS and MCS, respectively (p < 0.001). Correlation between FaCE total and FDI Physical and Social/well-being functions were 0.498 and 0.567 (p < 0.001). Conclusion Brazilian Portuguese FaCE scale and SAQ versions achieved high validity and reliability in the present study. These translated instruments demonstrated good psychometric properties, being proper to use in clinical practice in Brazil and with Brazilian Portuguese speakers.

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POS1071 DETERMINATION OF THE RELIABILITY AND VALIDITY OF THE BETY-BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL QUESTIONNAIRE IN PATIENTS WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ◽

10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.1520 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽

pp. 815.1-815

Author(s):

S. Bulut ◽

E. Ünal ◽

J. Karakaya ◽

U. Kalyoncu

Keyword(s):

Psoriatic Arthritis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Assessment Tool ◽

Short Form ◽

Depression Scale ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Life Questionnaire ◽

Alpha Coefficient ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Background:In the literature, there is a lack of questionnaires, which is evaluate patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) from a biopsychosocial perspective.Objectives:This study was planned to examine the reliability and validity of the BETY- Biopsychosocial Questionnaire (BQ) in individuals diagnosed with PsA.Methods:Test-retest method was used to examine the reliability of the BETY-BQ. In comparing the reliability of test-retest results, intraclass coefficient (ICC) was checked. For the internal consistency analysis of the BETY-BQ, the total score of the responses given to the first filled scale was calculated and the Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was found. Psoriatic Arthritis Quality of Life Questionnaire (PsAQoL), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and Short Form-36 (SF-36) were used in the validity study of 150 individuals with PsA included in the study.Results:Test-retest method and intraclass coefficient were examined for reliability analysis (for 30 patients). The correlation (r = 0.844, p <0.001) of the answers given to the BETY-BQ by individuals with 30 PsA after one week interval was very high. While the ICC coefficient (0.915, p <0.001) showed excellent reliability. The Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient (0.940) was examined for internal consistency and the internal consistency of the scale was also found to be excellent. As a result of statistical analysis, the correlation between the scales used and the BETY-BQ was found between r = -0.432 and 0.807 (p <0.001).Conclusion:With this study, it was concluded that the BETY-BQ is a reliable and valid assessment tool in individuals diagnosed with PsA, and is also a biopsychosocial tool that can be used to evaluate individuals with PsA.References:[1]Unal E, Arin G, Karaca Nb, Kiraz S, Akdoğan A, Kalyoncu U, et al. Romatizmali hastalar için bir yaşam kalitesi ölceginin gelistirilmesi: madde havuzunun olussturulmasi. Journal of Exercise Theraphy and Rehabilitation. 2017;4(2):67-75.[2]Husni ME, Merola JF, Davin S. The psychosocial burden of psoriatic arthritis. Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2017;47(3):351-60Disclosure of Interests:None declared.

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Validity and Reliability of the Indian Version of the HLS-EU-Q16 Questionnaire

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18020495 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 495

Author(s):

Jyoshma Preema Dsouza ◽

Stephan Van den Broucke ◽

Sanjay Pattanshetty

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Short Form ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Indian Language ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Health literacy is a key topic in public health. Several measurement tools exist that operationalize health literacy, but only a few standard tools measure health literacy at a population level, and none of those are currently available for the Indian context. This study aimed to develop and validate an Indian version of the short form of the European Health literacy Questionnaire (HLS-EU Q16). Following the translation of the English version of the questionnaire in Hindi and Kannada by language experts and confirmation of the item content by health literacy experts, the questionnaire was administered to 158 Hindi speaking and 182 Kannada speaking individuals, selected via purposive sampling. Pearson’s correlation was used to confirm test–retest reliability, and confirmatory factor analysis was used to assess the construct validity of the scales in both languages. Cronbach’s alpha was calculated for the scales and their sub-domains, and item-total correlations were used to calculate item discriminant indices. Discriminant validity was examined by comparing scores of participant groups based on educational status and training in health care. Cronbach’s alpha for the Hindi version of the tool (HLS-IND-HIN-Q16) was 0.98, and for Kannada version (HLS-IND-KAN-Q16) 0.97. Confirmatory factor analysis produced fit indices within acceptable limits. The results allowed us to conclude that the two Indian language questionnaires allow valid and reliable measurements of health literacy among the Hindi and Kannada speaking population of India.

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Validity and reliability: the Iranian version of Lawton IADL in elderly community dwellers

Journal of Public Mental Health ◽

10.1108/jpmh-05-2020-0036 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 241-250

Author(s):

Fatemeh Sadat Mirzadeh ◽

Mahtab Alizadeh-Khoei ◽

Farshad Sharifi ◽

Reyhaneh Aminaloroaya ◽

Sakar Hormozi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Short Form ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Daily Activities ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Content Type ◽

Face To Face ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Iranian Version

Purpose Normal aging changes, acute and chronic illness, and the long stay in the hospital made the decline in elderly physical and mental abilities in non-instrumental and Instrumental Activities Daily Livings (IADL). This paper aims to determine the validity and reliability of Lawton IADL in the Iranian elderly community relevancy to physical, mental and cognitive measurements. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study with 422 participants, age 60 years old and over selected by face-to-face interviewing from the geriatric clinic, Tehran medical university from January to June 2019. Findings Of 422 participants referring to outpatient clinics the majority were male (62.8%); with an average of 66.9 ± 5.95 years old. Reliability was significantly high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.96, p < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between IADL with Short-Form Health Survey36-Mental Component Score (SF36-MCS), with p < 0.01. Reliability was significantly high (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.96, p < 0.001). In the factor analysis with eigenvalues more than one, two components were found; that the first factor named as observational daily activities, whereas the second factor named “advanced daily activities”. Research limitations/implications The limitation of this study was the low number of similar studies to compare the results and the stronger discussion. Originality/value Determining IADL's dependency in the community elderly is important to maintain their self-care manages. More studies are needed to manifest the relationship between mental health and IADL's independence. Therefore, validation in different settings is important in planning for the geriatrics team.

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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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Developing and Validating a Questionnaire to Measure Women’s Sexual Behaviors: A Psychometric Process

Galen Medical Journal ◽

10.31661/gmj.v5i4.698 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 208-214

Author(s):

Zohreh Ghorashi ◽

Alireza Yousefy ◽

Effat Merghati-koei

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Sexual Behaviors ◽

Well Being ◽

Factor Loading ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Face Validity ◽

Iranian Women ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha

Background: Sexual well-being is essential in women’s overall health. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of women’s sexual behaviors across various domains. The purpose of this study was to describe the processes undertaken to evaluate the psychometric properties of a questionnaire developed for assessing sexual behaviors in its domains among Iranian women through their reproductive age. Materials and Methods: A mixed method study using exploratory design was conducted with the Iranian women of reproductive age living in Rafsanjan, a city in the Kerman Province, the center of Iran. Item reduction was made in three main steps: 1) item development in the qualitative phase of the study; 2) determination of internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha correlation coefficient; 3) content and face validity, construct validity using factor analysis. The qualitative exploratory phase produced the 62-item Sexual Behaviors Assessment Questionnaire (SBAQ). Results: The exploratory factor analysis revealed three domains include sexual capacity, sexual motivation, and sexual performance. Good internal consistency and reliability were obtained (Cronbach’s alpha coefficient = 0.81) for the global 33-item SBAQ. The items on the SBAQ revealed factor-loading > 0.5. Conclusion: The SBAQ is a new validated and culturally appropriate instrument for evaluating sexual behaviors of Iranian women through their reproductive ages. [GMJ.2016;5(4):208-14]

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Translating and validating a Japanese version of the Patient Care Ownership Scale: a multicenter cross-sectional study

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02853-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hirohisa Fujikawa ◽

Daisuke Son ◽

Kayo Kondo ◽

Mia Djulbegovic ◽

Yousuke Takemura ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Patient Care ◽

Internal Consistency ◽

Japanese Version ◽

Internal Consistency Reliability ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background Patient care ownership (PCO) is an essential component in medical professionalism and is crucial for delivering high-quality care. The 15-item PCO Scale (PCOS) is a validated questionnaire for quantifying PCO in residents; however, no corresponding tool for assessing PCO in Japan exists. This study aimed to develop a Japanese version of the PCOS (J-PCOS) and validate it among Japanese medical trainees. Methods We performed a multicenter cross-sectional survey to test the validity and reliability of the J-PCOS. The study sample was trainees of postgraduate years 1–5 in Japan. The participants completed the J-PCOS questionnaire. Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Internal consistency reliability was examined by calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations. Results During the survey period, 437 trainees at 48 hospitals completed the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis of the J-PCOS extracted four factors: assertiveness, sense of ownership, diligence, and being the “go-to” person. The second factor had not been identified in the original PCOS, which may be related to a unique cultural feature of Japan, namely, a historical code of personal conduct. Confirmatory factor analysis supported this four-factor model, revealing good model fit indices. The analysis results of Cronbach’s alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations indicated adequate internal consistency reliability. Conclusions We developed the J-PCOS and examined its validity and reliability. This tool can be used in studies on postgraduate medical education. Further studies should confirm its robustness and usefulness for improving PCO.

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Reliability and Validity of a Further Tested Appreciative Management Scale

Journal of Nursing Measurement ◽

10.1891/jnm-d-19-00047 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 66-79

Author(s):

Merja Harmoinen ◽

Vuokko Niiranen ◽

Juha Munnukka ◽

Tarja Suominen

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Management Skills ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Cronbach’S Alpha ◽

Cronbach's Alpha ◽

Confirmatory Factor ◽

Average Variance ◽

Practical Instrument

Background and PurposeManagers need evidence-based methods to evaluate their management skills. To further test the appreciative management scale (AMS 1.0) to create a practical instrument to be used in evaluating appreciative management.MethodsFor further testing, a new survey was conducted among social and healthcare managers (n = 734) in Finland. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess the scale validity and Cronbach's alpha coefficients the internal consistency.ResultsThe validated AMS 2.0 scale includes 24 items. The values measuring validity and reliability were good, with an Rool Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of 0.072, Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values between 0.532 and 0.634, and Composite Reliability (CR) values ranging between 0.850 and 0.914. The Cronbach's alpha of the whole scale was 0.944.ConclusionsAMS 2.0 is a reliable and valid means to measure appreciative management as proved by confirmatory factor analysis.

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