Understanding COVID-19 Media Literacy: Developing a Measurement Tool (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanieh Jormand ◽  
Saeed Bashirian ◽  
Majid Barati ◽  
Salman Khazaei ◽  
Ensiyeh Jenabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Cross Sectional

UNSTRUCTURED The quick-developing media technology in our daily life and the global outbreak of COVID-19 in time, there is a crucial need to explore the effects of this pandemic on the use of media, the harms of cyberspace and the acquiring of media literacy related to COVID-19 for critical analysis of media messages. This cross-sectional validation work was aimed to evaluate the psychometric features of the COVID-19 Media Literacy Scale (C-19MLS) in Students. The study was conducted on 330 Students of Hamadan, Iran, participated via a stratified cluster random sampling technique. Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and internal consistency were used to assess the reliability. Moreover, CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analyses) and EFA (Exploratory Factor Analyses) were carried out to examine construction validity. CVI (Content Validity Index) and CVR (Content Validity Ratio) were used to examine the content validity. According to the factor analysis, it was indicated that the C-19MLS included 23 items measuring six dimensions for an explanation of 62.19% of the prevalent variance. The average scores for the CVI and CVR were respectively 0.94 and 0.77. Further analyses represented acceptable findings for the values of internal consistency reliability with 0.88 of Cronbach’s alpha. The whole results proved that the C-19MLS is a reliable and valid tool and it is suitable and acceptable now and can be utilized in forthcoming investigations. This highlights for educators and stakeholders to realize the importance of participating individuals in the new media ecology and new ‘Infomedia’ ecosystems for enabling people, in the current digital society.

scholarly journals The Iranian version of theory-based intention for cesarean section (IR-TBICS) scale: development and first evaluation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses

Abstract Background The rate at which mothers experience a cesarean section in the absence of medical signs is growing worldwide. Women’s beliefs and intentions play an essential role in the request or choice of a delivery method. At present, there is no comprehensive, validated scale for assessing pregnant women’s beliefs about cesarean section in the Iranian population. This study was performed to develop and assess the validity and reliability of the intention-based cesarean section scale using the theory of reasoned action (TRA) constructs as a theoretical framework for measuring intention toward the selection of a delivery method. Methods In this cross-sectional validation study, 480 pregnant women were recruited from Sari, in northern Iran, through a multistage random sampling approach. Content validity was examined using the content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio (CVR). Furthermore, both exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were applied to assess the construct validity of the developed scale. Reliability was measured by internal consistency and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Quality criteria for floor and ceiling effects were derived from existing guidelines and consensus within our research group. Results The results obtained from the factor analysis showed that the data were fit to the model (χ2 = 2298.389, P < 0.001). The TRA comprised 24 items assessing five domains, which described 62.46% of the common variance. The CFA showed a model with suitable fitness for the data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the domains of the scale ranged from 0.609 to 0.843, and the ICC value ranged from 0.71 to 0.84, which is within the satisfactory range. The IR-TBICS scale had no floor or ceiling effect on the total score or any of the dimensions. Conclusions The belief-based cesarean section scale appears to be a reliable instrument. It is considered suitable and can be applied in other research in Iran.

scholarly journals The Iranian Version of Theory-Based Intention for Cesarean Section (IR-TBICS) Scale: Development and First Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Scale Development ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses

Abstract Background: The rate of mothers experiencing a cesarean section in the absence of medical signs is growing in the world. Women beliefs and intentions have an essential role in the request or choosing a delivery method. At present, there is no comprehensive, validated scale for assessing pregnant women' beliefs about cesarean section in the Iranian population. This study performed to develop and assess the validity and reliability of the belief-based cesarean section scale using the theory of reason action (TRA) constructs as a theoretical framework for measuring intention toward delivery method selection. Methods: In this cross-sectional validation study, 480 pregnant women were recruited of Sari, north of Iran, through a multi-stage random sampling approach. Content validity was examined using the content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio (CVR). Furthermore, both exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were applied to assess the construct validity of the developed scale. Reliability was measured by internal consistency and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: Results obtained from factor analysis showed that the data were fit to the model (χ2= 2298.389, P<0.001) and TRA consisted of 24 items assessing five domains which describing 62.46% of the common variance. The CFA showed a model with suitable fitness for the data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the domains of the scale ranged from .609 to .843, and the ICC value ranged from .71 to .84, which is within satisfactory ranges. Conclusion: The belief-based cesarean section scale is a reliable instrument and now is suitable and appropriate and can be applied in other researches. Keywords: Cesarean section, Intention, Scale development, Psychometrics, Pregnant women

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Malay Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-M) among Overweight and Obese Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1021
Author(s):  
Siti Munirah Abdul Basir ◽  
Zahara Abdul Manaf ◽  
Mahadir Ahmad ◽  
Nor Ba’yah Abdul Kadir ◽  
Wan Nur Khairunnisa Ismail ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Mindful Eating ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Cross Sectional

The Mindful Eating Questionnaire is a reliable tool for the assessment of mindful eating behavior among the general population. This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of The Malay Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ-M) in a sample of overweight and obese adults. This is a cross-sectional survey which involved 144 overweight and obese adults in a selected public university. After linguistic validation of the Malay version of the MEQ, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with varimax rotation was performed on the scale constructs. The psychometric properties of the MEQ were assessed through Cronbach’s alpha and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) analysis. The EFA of the MEQ produced a seven-dimensional model (58.8% of overall variances). The concurrent validity analysis between total MEQ scores and total Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) scores indicated a weak non-significant correlation (p = 0.679). The internal consistency reliability of the MEQ was reasonable (Cronbach’s α = 0.64). The agreement stability of the MEQ over eight weeks was poor (ICC = 0.10). In conclusion, the psychometric properties of the Malay-translated MEQ are acceptable through construct validity and internal consistency reliability tests. This instrument may be used for assessing mindful eating habits in the Malaysian population, especially among overweight and obese adults.

scholarly journals The Iranian Version of Theory-Based Intention for Cesarean Section (IR-TBICS) Scale: Development and First Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Northern Iran ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses

Abstract Background: The rate at which mothers experience a cesarean section in the absence of medical signs is growing worldwide. Women’s beliefs and intentions play an essential role in the request or choice of a delivery method. At present, there is no comprehensive, validated scale for assessing pregnant women’s beliefs about cesarean section in the Iranian population. This study was performed to develop and assess the validity and reliability of the intention-based cesarean section scale using the theory of reasoned action (TRA) constructs as a theoretical framework for measuring intention toward the selection of a delivery method.Methods: In this cross-sectional validation study, 480 pregnant women were recruited from Sari, in northern Iran, through a multistage random sampling approach. Content validity was examined using the content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio (CVR). Furthermore, both exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were applied to assess the construct validity of the developed scale. Reliability was measured by internal consistency and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Quality criteria for floor and ceiling effects were derived from existing guidelines and consensus within our research group.Results: The results obtained from the factor analysis showed that the data were fit to the model (χ2 = 2298.389, P < 0.001). The TRA comprised 24 items assessing five domains, which described 62.46% of the common variance. The CFA showed a model with suitable fitness for the data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the domains of the scale ranged from .609 to .843, and the ICC value ranged from .71 to .84, which is within the satisfactory range. The IR-TBICS scale had no floor or ceiling effect on the total score or any of the dimensions.Conclusion: The belief-based cesarean section scale appears to be a reliable instrument. It is considered suitable and can be applied in other research in Iran.

scholarly journals Herth Hope Index: A Psychometric Evaluation Study within a Sample of Greek Patients with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Maria Nikoloudi ◽  
Eleni Tsilika ◽  
Efi Parpa ◽  
Sotiria Kostopoulou ◽  
Anastasios Tentolouris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Performance Status ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Herth Hope Index

Objectives: This study aims to develop the Greek version of the Herth Hope Index (HHI) and assess its psychometric properties to a palliative care patient sample, using a cross-sectional design. Materials and Methods: The HHI was translated into Greek (HHI-Gr) using the ‘forward-backward’ procedure. It was administered to 130 eligible cancer patients, while for the stability of patients’ responses, 40 of these patients completed the HHI-Gr 3 days later. Along with the HHI-Gr, patients also completed the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS). The HHI-Gr internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s a), stability (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC]), factor structure (factor analysis) and convergent validity (correlation with the HADS and the BHS questionnaires) were examined using the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status. Results: The HHI-Gr yielded a one-factor model and a Cronbach alpha (0.860) with excellent internal consistency reliability and stability ICC (>0.90). Satisfactory convergent validity was supported by the correlation analysis between the HHI-Gr and BHS (r = 0.718, P < 0.001). Overall test-retest reliability was satisfactory with a range between 0.77 and 0.96 (P < 0.001). Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the HHI-Gr is an instrument with satisfactory psychometric properties and is a valid research tool for the measurement of the levels of hope among Greek oncology patients.

scholarly journals Content Validity and Reliability of the 13-Item Sense of Coherence Scale among 13-15 Year Old School Children in Chennai City

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavithra R ◽  
Lalithambigai G ◽  
Mohammed Junaid ◽  
Madan Kumar PD
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
School Children ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Included Study ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Chennai City

Objective: To assess the content validity and reliability of the 13-item Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale among 13-15 year old school children in Chennai city. Participants: A total of 258, 13 – 15 year old ethnic Dravidian students from two randomly selected schools within Chennai city, present on both days of the study were included. Study design: A cross sectional study. Method: The 13-item Sense of Coherence questionnaire was translated to the vernacular, back translated and subjected to expert opinion to check its validity. The 13-item SOC questionnaire was used to assess the Sense of Coherence of the selected school students. The questionnaire was re-administered after one week to measure to measure Internal consistency reliability and Infraclass correlation co-efficient. Results: The Internal consistency reliability checked using Cronbach α was found to be 0.784. The intra class correlation co-efficient was 0.7 and remained the same with an item deleted. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the 13 item SOC questionnaire is a valid and reliable epidemiological tool among an adolescent Dravidian population in Chennai city. Further studies are recommended to assess the stability of SOC concept over a period of time.

Development and Validation of the Nurse Prescribing Self-Efficacy Scale

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592096250
Author(s):  
Teresa Galiana-Camacho ◽  
María Dolores Ruiz-Fernandez ◽  
Iria Dobarrio-Sanz ◽  
José Granero-Molina ◽  
Cayetano Fernandez-Sola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Temporal Stability ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Nurse Prescribing

Low self-efficacy is a barrier to effective nurse prescribing. Therefore, nurses’ self-efficacy should be assessed using validated tools. We aimed to develop and psychometrically test the Nurse Prescribing Self-Efficacy Scale (NP-SES). We conducted an observational cross-sectional study with 290 nurses between January and June 2019. We studied the NP-SES’ reliability (i.e., internal consistency and temporal stability), validity (i.e., content, criterion, and construct) and legibility. The NP-SES showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha=0.958) and temporal stability (intraclass correlation coefficient=0.783). The NP-SES also showed good content validity (scale’s content validity index=0.98) and criterion validity ( r=0.75; p<0.001). Construct validity analysis revealed the NP-SES’ three-dimensional structure and showed its ability to detect significant differences between nurses with different levels of experience. Our psychometric analysis suggests that the NP-SES is a reliable and valid instrument that could be used to assess nurses’ self-efficacy in nurse prescribing.

scholarly journals The Iranian Version of Theory-Based Intention for Cesarean Section (IR-TBICS) Scale: Development and First Evaluation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Abolhassan Naghibi ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Mahmood Moosazadeh
Keyword(s):  
Scale Development ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Delivery Method ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: The rate of mothers experiencing a cesarean section in the absence of medical signs is growing in the world. Women's beliefs and intentions have an essential role in the request or choosing a delivery method. At present, there is no comprehensive, validated scale for assessing pregnant women's beliefs about the cesarean section in the Iranian population. This study performed to develop and assess the validity and reliability of the belief-based cesarean section scale using the theory of reason action (TRA) constructs as a theoretical framework for measuring intention toward delivery method selection. Methods: In this cross-sectional validation study, 480 pregnant women were recruited from Sari, north of Iran, through a multi-stage random sampling approach. Content validity was examined using the content validity index (CVI) and content validity ratio (CVR). Furthermore, both exploratory factor analyses (EFA) and confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) were applied to assess the construct validity of the developed scale. Reliability was measured by internal consistency and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Quality criteria for floor and ceiling effects were derived from existing guidelines and consensus within our research group. Results: Results obtained from factor analysis showed that the data were fit to the model (χ2= 2298.389, P<0.001), and TRA consisted of 24 items assessing five domains, which describing 62.46% of the common variance. The CFA showed a model with suitable fitness for the data. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the domains of the scale ranged from .609 to .843, and the ICC value ranged from .71 to .84, which is within satisfactory ranges. The IR-TBICS scale had no floor and ceiling effect in the total score or any of the dimensions. Conclusion: The belief-based cesarean section scale appears to be a reliable instrument and now is suitable and can be applied in other researches in Iran. Keywords: Cesarean section, Intention, Scale development, Psychometrics, Pregnant women

scholarly journals PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF FILIPINO VERSION OF PATIENT SATISFACTION INSTRUMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 251-256
Author(s):  
Gil P Soriano ◽  
Kathyrine A Calong Calong
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Validity Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Validity Index

Background: Patient satisfaction has been revealed to affect patient outcomes and has been used as an indicator for measuring quality in health care. However, there are no culturally appropriate instruments that measure Filipino patient satisfaction receiving nursing care.Objective: The objective of the study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Filipino version of Patient Satisfaction Instrument (F-PSI).Methods: The study utilized a cross-sectional study and included 131 Filipino patients in selected hospitals in Manila and were selected through convenience sampling. The tool undergone cross cultural adaptation following the WHO guidelines. Also, content validity following Davis technique and construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis was done to assessed its validity. To measure its internal consistency reliability, Cronbach’s α, inter-item and total-item correlation was conducted.Results: The construct validity of the Filipino version of PSI showed a good model fit while the item content validity index (I-CVI) ranges from 0.83-1.0 and a scale content validity index (S-CVI) of 0.96. Also, the translated tool showed an acceptable internal consistency reliability.Conclusion: The Filipino PSI is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring satisfaction among Filipino patients. Supplementary studies are needed to ascertain its validity and reliability for clinical use.

scholarly journals Validation of the Perform-FES: a new fear of falling scale for hospitalized geriatric patients

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Ferrer Soler ◽  
Clémence Cuvelier ◽  
Mélany Hars ◽  
François R. Herrmann ◽  
Adrienne Charpiot ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Functional Impairments ◽  
Geriatric Population ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Fear of falling is highly prevalent in older adults and associated with numerous negative health events. The main objective of this study was to validate a scale to assess fear of falling, based on performance in real situation (Perform-FES), in a hospitalized geriatric population. Methods In this cross-sectional study, 55 patients (mean age: 85.3 years; 58% women) hospitalized in a geriatric hospital in Geneva (Switzerland) were enrolled. The Perform-FES scale was administered to all patients in conjunction with four other fear of falling scales. We determined the floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency, reliability, construct validity, and discriminative power of the Perform-FES scale. Results The Perform-FES scale did not demonstrate any significant floor or ceiling effect. It had a good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.78) and an excellent reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.94). Regarding convergent validity, good correlations were shown between the score obtained on the Perform-FES scale and those obtained on other fear of falling scales. Also, the Perform-FES scale was able to discriminate patients with severe functional impairments (area under the ROC curve = 0.81) and had significantly better discriminating performance than other fear of falling scales. Conclusion Findings suggest that the Perform-FES scale has good psychometric properties and may be a relevant tool to assess fear of falling in a geriatric hospitalized population. Future research should focus in particular on assessing the sensitivity to change and the predictive value of this scale in longitudinal studies, and its validity in other populations.

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