Psychometric Properties of the “ICU Nurses” Perceptions Questionnaire of Self-Performance with Families of Critically Ill Patients (Persian Version)

2021 ◽  
pp. JNM-D-20-00069
Author(s):  
Reza Norouzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Reza Heidari ◽  
Fardin Rahimi ◽  
Anoshirvan Kazemnejad
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

Background and PurposeNurses' self-perception of their performance toward family members of patients is one of the most important issues in predicting family adaptive behaviors. This study analyze the psychometric properties of the Persian version of ICU nurses' perceptions questionnaire of self-performance with families of critically ill patients.MethodsAmong 135 intensive care nurses, to determine face validity, 10 nurses were asked to comment on, comprehensibility, grammar, and writing of items. Exploratory factor analysis was used to assess construct validity.ResultsThe intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.82 and Cronbach's alpha was 0.74. Exploratory factor analysis showed the first nine related factors have 65.22% variance.ConclusionPersian version of “ICU nurses' perceptions of self-performance with families of critically ill patients” had good reliability and validity.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of Pregnancy Symptoms Inventory (PSI)

2021 ◽  
pp. 105477382110673
Author(s):  
Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie ◽  
Mohammad Asghari Jafarabadi ◽  
Sonia Hasani ◽  
Mojgan Mirghafourvand
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Intra Class Correlation Coefficient

The aim of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of pregnancy symptoms inventory. A methodological study. This study was conducted on 220 pregnant women. Construct validity was measured by exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was measured by intra-class correlation coefficient and internal consistency. Since the items 12 (snoring) and 16 (thrush) failed to obtain the minimum principal axis factoring in exploratory factor analysis, they were removed from the Persian version. Confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit for the extracted model. Cronbach’s alpha was .94 for the frequency items and .95 for the limitation items. Intra-class correlation coefficient was between .58 and 1 for frequency items and between .73 and 1 for limitation items. The Persian version of pregnancy symptoms inventory was a valid and reliable scale to be used for Iranian pregnant women.

THE INTERACTION WITH DISABLED PERSONS SCALE: A VALIDATION WITH UK MIDWIVES

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (8) ◽  
pp. 1049-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhtar H. Wallymahmed ◽  
Stella F. McKay Moffat ◽  
Cliff C Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Factor Models ◽  
Related Factors

The Interaction with Disabled Persons Scale (IDP) was designed to measure attitudes towards people with disabilities (Gething, 1991). Using exploratory factor analysis with the 20 items scale, Gething (1994) concluded that the scale has six stable and relatively related factors. In the present study, the IDP was used with a sample of 244 trained midwives to examine the psychometric properties of the IDP, particularly to test Gething's (1994) six-factor and MacLean and Ganon's (1995) two-factor models. As found by Loo (2001), the current study supports neither the six-factor nor the two-factor models of previous studies.

scholarly journals Measuring Family-centered Care in Intensive Care Units: Developing and Testing Psychometric Properties

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Family Centered ◽  
Item Scale

Background: The availability of a valid scale to measure family-centered care (FCC) in intensive care units (ICUs) is of utmost importance. Purpose: the present study aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of a new tool for measuring FCC in ICUs from the perspectives of patients’ family members. Method: This methodological study was conducted from May 2018 to November 2019 at two Iranian universities of medical sciences. The scale items were thus designed based on the integration of the findings of a qualitative study and the results of a literature review. Then, face validity and content validity of the given scale were assessed. A total number of 204 and 203 family members of patients admitted to ICUs were recruited through convenience sampling method to examine construct validity via exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. The data were also analyzed using the IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 25) and AMOS software. The reliability of this scale was ultimately tested using Cronbach’s alpha and test-retest correlation. Results: In the initial design, a 35-item scale was obtained. As face validity and content validity were determined, the number of items reduced to 26 cases. Following exploratory factor analysis, a 20 item scale containing 5 components (factors) including dignity, receiving information, support, family empowerment, and access to the physician, accounting for 63.4% of the total variance of the scale was developed. The reliability of this research tool was found acceptable based on Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient by 0.89 and 0.93; respectively. Conclusions/Implications for Practice: This study concluded with the development of a new scale for measuring FCC in ICUs entitled “FCCS-ICU”. Accordingly, administrators and nurses are suggested to practice it to measure the extent and the manner of FCC implementation in ICUs from the perspectives of patients’ family members.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Pure Procrastination Scale (PPS) in Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Zamirinejad ◽  
◽  
Leili Jamil ◽  
Ahmad Ashouri ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background and objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Pure Procrastination Scale (PPS) including reliability, validity, measurement invariance among demographic variables and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Method: In this cross-sectional study, 390 college students from the three universities in Tehran were asked to fill out a battery of four self-report measures that included PPS, DERS, DASS-21, and SWLS questionnaires. Results: The EFA result showed three factors on this scale. PPS measures three dimensions of procrastination called decisional procrastination, behavioral procrastination, and timeliness. The results of multi-group confirmatory factor analysis showed cross group invariance of the factor structure, measurement weights, structural covariances and measurement residuals of PPS across demographic variables. The results revealed high internal consistency and high test-retest reliability. There were statistically significant correlations between PPS and its subscales and DASS-21, DERS, and SWLS. Conclusion: Overall, PPS showed good reliability and validity in Iranian population and it could be applied for assessing their procrastination.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Pornography Craving Questionnaire (PCQ) in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nader Molavi ◽  
Shahrzad Khosravifar ◽  
Masumeh Ghazanfanpour ◽  
Mohammad Reza Najarzadegan ◽  
Abdolhadi Saeidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Psychological Reactions ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Age Range

Objectives: Addiction to pornography is one of the most important behavioral addictions among Iranian youth. The purpose of this study was to develop and validate a measurement scale of “cravings for pornography” Iran. Methods: This Psychometric study was conducted on a 234 general Iranian population sample in 2017 with a random sampling method. In this study, the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Pornography Craving Questionnaire were evaluated. Data were analyzed by exploratory factor analysis using SPSS version 23. The questionnaire was administered online (Telegram application and email). Results: The age range of 234 study participants was 13 to 51 years (mean = 29.7); 97 females (41.5%) and 135 males (57.7%). To determine this questionnaire’s cut-off value, we divided into three categories of low or no craving (12 - 36), average (36 - 60), and high (60 - 84). The result of exploratory factor analysis for these questions identified two factors (Psychological reactions and Desire). Cronbach’s alpha was 0.8. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, the Persian version of the “the pornography craving questionnaire” has sufficient reliability and validity in Iranian society.

PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF THE PERSIAN VERSION OF PERMA-PROFILER: A TOOL TO ASSESS FLOURISHING IN IRANIAN OLDER ADULTS

2020 ◽  
pp. 576-584
Author(s):  
M. Payoun ◽  
R. Fadayevatan ◽  
M.-S. Lotfi ◽  
M. Foroughan
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Standard Error ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Smallest Detectable Change

Процветание имеет большое значение во всех возрастных группах, но оно становится еще более важным в период старения. Целью данного исследования была оценка психометрических свойств персидской версии PERMA-Profiler для использования его в качестве инструмента оценки успешности в жизни у пожилых иранцев. Это перекрестное исследование выполнено в три этапа. На первом этапе опросник был переведен на персидский язык с использованием метода прямого-обратного перевода; на втором этапе оценивали количественную и качественную достоверность лица, валидность контента и индекс валидности контента; на третьем этапе - анализ подтверждающего и поискового факторов, одновременная достоверность, сходящаяся и расходящаяся достоверность и надежность. Надежность опросника оценивали по α-коэффициенту Кронбаха, коэффициенту половины деления и стабильности по методу «тест-повторный тест». Наименьшее обнаруживаемое изменение и стандартная погрешность измерения были также рассчитаны. Персидская версия PERMA-Profiler с 14 элементами имела хороший коэффициент корреляции шкалы гериатрической депрессии и CASP-19 (0/545 GDS и 0,303 CASP-19). В исследовательском факторном анализе было выделено три фактора, которые объяснили 52 % дисперсию оценки PERMA-Profi ler. Факторный анализ подтвердил наличие трех факторов. Опросник показал хорошую стабильность и надежность ( р <0,0001, α=0,896, коэффициент корреляции Спирмена 0,745 и ICC=0,693). Стандартный размер ошибки был небольшим и приемлемым. Персидская версия PERMA-Profiler является подходящим инструментом для оценки качества жизни пожилых иранцев и выявления их успешности. Статья публикуется в авторской редакции. Flourishing is of great importance in all age groups, but it becomes even more important in the aging period. The aim of this study was the evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Persian version of PERMA-Profiler for using it as a flourishing assessment tool in Iranian older adults. This cross-sectional study implemented in 3 phases. In phase 1 - the questionnaire was translated into Persian using the forward-backward translation method; in phase 2 - quantitative and qualitative face validity, content validity, and content validity index were evaluated; in phase3 - confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis, concurrent validity, convergent and divergent validity, and reliability were evaluated. The reliability of the instrument was assessed by Cronbach’s alpha coeffi cient, split-half coefficient, and stability by the test-retest method. Smallest detectable change and Standard error of measurement were calculated, too. Persian version of the PERMA-Profiler with 14 items had a good correlation coefficient between with Geriatric Depression Scale and CASP-19 (0/545 GDS and 0,303 CASP-19). In exploratory factor analysis, three factors were extracted and explained 52 % of the variance of the PERMA-Profiler score. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the existence of three factors. The instrument showed good stability, repeatedly and reliability ( p <0,0001, α=0,896, Spearman correlation coefficient =0,745 and ICC=0,693). The standard error size was small and acceptable. The Persian version of the PERMA-Profi ler is an appropriate tool to measure the fl ourishing among the Iranian elderly and to identify successful older individuals.

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the 11-Item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale in Iranian Older Adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 016327872110157
Author(s):  
Reza Hosseinabadi ◽  
Mahshid Foroughan ◽  
Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni ◽  
Mohammad-Sajjad Lotfi ◽  
Yadollah Pournia
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Concurrent Validity ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Back Translation ◽  
The Face

Loneliness is usually a chronic condition which may lead to physical and psychological undesirable consequences, and requires measurement and intervention. This study was conducted with the aim of preparing a Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale and evaluating its psychometric properties among the Iranian older adults. After applying the translation-back translation method, the prepared script was subjected to the face and content validity evaluations and a Persian version of the scale was prepared. Factor analysis, concurrent validity, internal consistency, and test-retest methods were used to validate the scale. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale showed acceptable content validity. The negative and significant correlations between the loneliness scores and the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale indicated that the questionnaire had acceptable concurrent validity. The results of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed two factors for the scale. Also, the results of the intra-class correlation coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient demonstrated that the scale had acceptable reliability. The Persian version of the 11-item de Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale is an appropriate tool for measuring loneliness in the Iranian older adults.

scholarly journals E8-LWDS: Factorial Structure and Psychometric Properties of the Lebanese Waterpipe Dependence Scale-11 in 1490 Egyptian Waterpipe Tobacco Smokers—A Critical Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6741
Author(s):  
Aya Mostafa ◽  
Nashwa Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mean Squared Error ◽  
Physical Dependence ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Factorial Structure ◽  
Dependence Scale

Introduction: There is no universal scale for assessing waterpipe tobacco (WT) dependence. We examined the factorial structure and psychometric properties of the Waterpipe Dependence Scale-11 (LWDS-11) among Egyptian WT smokers. Methods: We administered the LWDS-11 during face-interview questionnaires in two cross-sectional surveys among 1490 current WT smokers recruited via purposive quota sampling. Exploratory factor analysis was performed on half of the sample. Confirmatory factor analysis of the resulting model was done using structural equation modelling on the other half. Scale reliability was examined. We assessed convergent construct validity using regression models to examine the association between the adapted dependence scale and factors conceptually expected to be associated with WT dependence. Results: Exploratory factor analysis of the scale yielded eight items (E8-LWDS) supporting a three-factor structure: physical dependence (three items); psychological dependence (three items); and psychological craving (two items). Cronbach’s α were 0.635 for the total scale and 0.823, 0.654, and 0.785 for the three subscales. E8-LWDS was confirmed to have good model fit (comparative fit index = 0.995; root mean squared error of approximation = 0.027). E8-LWDS was independently associated with daily WT smoking, rural residence, being a skilled worker, non-exclusive WTS, smoking ≥ eight WT hagars/day, and measures of perceived behavioral control (self-reported addiction to WT, perceived ability to quit, and previous quit attempts). Conclusion: E8-LWDS showed adequate psychometric properties among this sample of Egyptian current WT smokers, which makes it appropriate for use by researchers and practitioners. Adding items related to perceived behavioral control might enhance the scale robustness.

scholarly journals Transcultural Adaptation and Theoretical Models of Validation of the Spanish Version of the Self-Care of Heart Failure Index Version 6.2 (SCHFI v.6.2)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 569
Author(s):  
Raúl Juárez-Vela ◽  
Angela Durante ◽  
Rosa Antonio-Oriola ◽  
Vicente Gea-Caballero ◽  
Michał Czapla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analysis ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Spanish Version ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Failure Index

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a major and growing public health problem worldwide. Across the world, heart failure is associated with high mortality, high hospitalization rates, and poor quality of life. Self-care is defined as a naturalistic decision-making process involving the choice of behaviors that maintain physiologic stability, the response to symptoms when they occur, and the ability to follow the treatment regimen and control symptoms. One instrument used to measure self-care is the Self Care of Heart Failure Index. Aim: The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Self Care of Heart Failure Index v.6.2 (SCHFI v.6.2). Methodology: Before testing its psychometric properties, the SCHFI v.6.2 was translated and adapted from its original English version into Spanish. Subsequently, we tested the instrument’s psychometric properties on a sample of 203 participants with HF. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical variables, and to describe item responses. We tested the factorial validity of the SCHFI v.6.2 using confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed using the our pre-existing models which resulted with poor fit indices. Thus, we performed exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on each of the SCHFI v.6.2 scales. Conclusion: The Spanish version of the SCHFI v.6.2. has good characteristics of factorial validity and can be used in clinical practice and research to measure self-care in patients with HF.

Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents: Psychometric Properties Among Portuguese Adolescents

2018 ◽  
pp. 003022281881934 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Sofia Ventosa Brás ◽  
Cláudia Isabel Guerreiro Carmo ◽  
Saul Neves de Jesus
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Reasons For Living ◽  
Reasons For Living Inventory ◽  
Portuguese Adolescents

Reasons for living are protective factors against suicidal behavior in adolescents. One of the most useful measures to assess them is the Reasons for Living Inventory for Adolescents (RFL-A) developed by Osman et al. The goal of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of its Portuguese version of the RFL-A. To this end, we recruited 512 high school adolescents (mean age = 16.7 years), who completed the RFL-A, a Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire, and a hopelessness scale. Exploratory factor analysis replicated the original five-factor model and confirmatory factor analysis obtained satisfactory adjustment values. The RFL-A shows good reliability (internal consistency and temporal stability) as well as good convergent, discriminant, and concurrent validities. These results indicate that the RFL-A is a valid and reliable measure to study protective factors against suicidal behaviors in Portuguese adolescents.

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