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

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.

scholarly journals Confirmatory factor analysis of the safety attitudes questionnaire/operating room

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 195-245
Author(s):  
Daniela Campos de Andrade Lourenção ◽  
Daisy Maria Rizatto Tronchin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Safety Attitudes ◽  
Safety Attitudes Questionnaire ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Objetivo: Analizar la estructura factorial de la versión traducida y adaptada culturalmente del Safety Attitudes Questionnaire / Operating Room Version para el contexto brasileño. Método: Fue desarrollado un estudio metodológico acerca del cuestionario. El cuestionario fue aplicado a 412 profesionales de salud trabajadores en centros quirúrgicos. La evaluación del cuestionario fue realizada con base en Análisis Factorial Confirmatorio (AFC) y en el alfa de Cronbach. Resultados: El valor total del alfa de Cronbach fue 0,912; en los dominios los valores variaron de 0,56 a 0,85. El peor dominio fue Comunicación en el Ambiente Quirúrgico. Los hallazgos de la AFC mostraron que el valor de SRMR fue de 0,052; el RMSEA de 0,031 y el de CFI de 0,95. Estos valores demuestran la confiabilidad y un ajuste de modelo aceptable de la versión brasileña del SAQ / OR. Conclusión: la estructura factorial mostró que la versión brasileña del cuestionario es válida y confiable para medir el clima de seguridad del paciente en la percepción de los profesionales de salud que trabajan en el ambiente quirúrgico. Objective: To analyze the factor structure of the version of the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Operating Room Version that has been translated and culturally adapted to the Brazilian context. Method: This was a methodological study about a questionnaire. The questionnaire was administered to 412 health professionals who worked in operating rooms. The factor structure was tested with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and Cronbach's alpha. Results: The total score for Cronbach's alpha was 0.912; and the scores for the domains ranged from 0.56 and 0.85. The domain with the worst performance was communication in the surgical setting. The results of CFA showed that the score for SRMR was 0.052, RMSEA, 0.031, and CFI, 0.95. These scores indicate the reliability and acceptability of the Brazilian adaptation of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The factor structure demonstrated the validity and reliability of the Brazilian version of the questionnaire for measuring the patient safety climate as perceived by healthcare professionals who worked in surgical settings Objetivo: Analisar a estrutura fatorial da versão traduzida e adaptada culturalmente do Safety Attitudes Questionnaire/Operating Room Version para o contexto brasileiro. Método: Trata-se de um estudo metodológico sobre o questionário. O questionário foi aplicado a 412 profissionais de saúde atuantes em centros cirúrgicos. A avaliação do questionário foi realizada com base na Análise Fatorial Confirmatória (AFC) e no alpha de Cronbach. Resultados: O valor total do alpha de Cronbach foi 0,912; nos domínios os valores variaram de 0,56 a 0,85. O pior domínio foi Comunicação no Ambiente Cirúrgico. Os achados da AFC demonstraram que o valor de SRMR foi de 0,052; o RMSEA de 0,031 e o de CFI de 0,95. Esses valores demonstram a confiabilidade e um ajuste de modelo aceitável da versão brasileira do SAQ/OR. Conclusão: A estrutura fatorial demonstrou que a versão brasileira do questionário é válida e confiável para mensurar o clima de segurança do paciente na percepção dos profissionais de saúde que atuam no ambiente cirúrgico.

Korean Translation of the Barriers to Research Utilization Scale: Psychometric Testing

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-246
Author(s):  
Youngshin Song ◽  
Moonhee Gang ◽  
Misook Jung
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Factor Loading ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Korean Version ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Average Variance

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Barriers or Facilitators to Using Research in Practice (BARRIERS) scale for use in Korea. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used with 364 nurses working in clinical settings. Item analysis was conducted and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha coefficients. Results: Confirmatory factor analysis revealed a 4-factor structure with 25 items that explained 62.9% of the variance. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed as examining the factor loading, average variance extracted, and composite reliability. The values of factor loading for 25 items were having higher estimate than criterion and the average variance extracted value for 4 factors ranged from .575 to .667. The Cronbach’s alpha was .90 for the 25 items. Conclusion: The Korean version of the 25-item BARRIERS scale was a reliable and valid scale to measure barriers to research use in Korean health care settings. Based on this psychometric evaluation, research barriers and its associated factors will be investigated using the Korean version of the BARRIERS scale in further study.

scholarly journals Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) : A Phubbing Measurement For Young Moslem In Industry 4.0

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-195
Author(s):  
Iredho Fani Reza
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Measurement Scale ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Total Correlation ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement scale for phone snubbing among Moslem youth in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. This research is used a quantitative survey research with the number of respondents N = 503 who were Moslem youths at a university in the Republic of Indonesia which was determined by multistage sampling technique. The instrument used is the Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) which consists of three dimensions - ignore others, dependency on gadgets and social disconnectedness. In analyzing the data through the process of building validity consisting of confirmatory factor analysis and total correlation of corrected items, analyzing internal consistency reliability using Cronbach's alpha technique. The results showed that the Phone Snubbing Scale (Phub-S) has a good item validity and reliability test as a measurement scale for phone insulting behavior young Moslems in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. The recommended Phub-S items totaling 45 items that have been fulfilled are valid based on testing confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) technique (standardized solution (SS) > 0.4 and T-Values > 1.96), Corrected Item-Total Correlation ≥ 0.30 and with a scale reliability value. 0.932 (Cronbach's Alpha value> 0.8).

scholarly journals Career Management Scale in Sports Organizations: A Validity and Reliability Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 2384-2389
Author(s):  
Erdem Eroğlu ◽  
Sultan Yavuz Eroğlu ◽  
Seydi Karakuş
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Sports Organizations ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
The Difference

Background: We wish to share the results of the scale we developed on the subject by evaluating the validity and reliability test of the career management scale in sports organizations. Methods: The study group consists of 317 participants working in provincial directorates of sports. The construct validity of the scale was tested by explanatory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis. Scale reliability was measured with Cronbach's Alpha and test-retest. The discrimination of the scale was tested based on the difference between the lower 27% and the upper 27%.A correlation analysis was carried out between scale factors. To calculate the reliability of 30 items in the career management scale, “Cronbach’s Alpha”, the internal consistency coefficient, was calculated. Results: The overall reliability of the scale was found to be very high as Alpha = 0.976. The analysis results showed that the fit statistics calculated with the confirmatory factor analysis fit well, and positive correlations were found between the dimensions of the scale and overall scores as a result of the correlation analysis (p <0.05). Keywords: Career, Career Management, Sports Management, Organizational Career Management, Individual Career Management

scholarly journals The psychometric properties of the person-centered therapeutic relationship in physiotherapy scale

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (11) ◽  
pp. e0241010
Author(s):  
Óscar Rodríguez-Nogueira ◽  
Jaume Morera Balaguer ◽  
Abel Nogueira López ◽  
Juan Roldán Merino ◽  
José-Martín Botella-Rico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Objective To determine the psychometric properties of the Person-Centered Therapeutic Relationship in Physiotherapy Scale (PCTR-PT) in order to find the most appropriate fit for the tool. Methods Patients who had received treatment at the physiotherapy service of nine hospitals in Spain were invited to complete the 31 items of the PCTR-PT scale. To select the most appropriate items of the PCTR-PT, an exploratory factorial analysis (EFA) was performed using the maximum likelihood and oblique rotation (promin) methods. Factor validity, goodness-of-fit and psychometric properties were analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Convergent (CFA) and discriminant validity were calculated. Internal consistency was verified using the Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to examine temporal stability. Results 366 patients over 18 years old who had received, at least, 15 physiotherapy treatment sessions completed the questionnaire. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed a tool with 15 items in four factors [Relational Bond (N items = 4); Individualized Partnership (N items = 4); Professional Empowerment (N items = 3) and Therapeutic Communication (N items = 4)], explaining 78.4% of the variance of the total variables of this tool. The confirmatory factor analysis further confirmed the four-structure model. Reliability of the tool was approved by Cronbach's alpha in all four dimensions, as all were above .70, ranging from .84 (Individualized Partnership) to .91 (Professional Empowerment). = 0.94. Test-retest was performed with two-week intervals, indicating an appropriate stability for the scale (ICC = 0.900). Conclusion The Person-Centered Therapeutic Relationship in Physiotherapy Scale (PCTR-PT) is a useful, valid and applicable instrument to evaluate the person-centered therapeutic relationship during physiotherapy interventions. It would be interesting to investigate the predictive capacity (sensitivity and specificity) of the PCTR-PT scale.

scholarly journals A modified version of the mental health literacy scale (MHLS) in Iranian people

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahbobeh Nejatian ◽  
Hadi Tehrani ◽  
Vahideh Momeniyan ◽  
Alireza Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background The risk rate for the lifetime prevalence of any mental disorder is calculated as 50%, and the prevalence of mental disorders has an increasing trend. So, this study aimed to evaluate the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) among Iranian people. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with a multi-stage sampling method with 1273 people in the general population. After searching and reviewing various sources, the research team decided to use the questionnaire of MHLS with 35 items and six attributes that were measured and developed by O’Connor et al. The face, content, and construct validity (Confirmatory factor analysis) were used for validation of MHLS. McDonald’s omega coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were used to calculate the reliability of MHLS. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed using AMOS software Version 24. Results In the CFA test, the six items were deleted. The final modified version of the MHLS included a total of 29 items with six attributes consisted of (a) knowledge of where to seek information (4 items), (b) ability to recognize disorders (8 items), (c) knowledge of self-treatment (2 items), (d) knowledge of risk factors and causes (2 items), (e) attitudes that promote recognition or appropriate help-seeking behavior (10 items), and (f) knowledge of professional help available (3 items). Based on the results of reliability, McDonald’s omega coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for all attributes of MHLS were 0.797 and 0.789, respectively. Conclusion Due to the lack of appropriate instruments for measuring mental health literacy in the Iranian population, the modified version of MHLS with 29 items and six attributes can be considered as a valid and reliable instrument for this purpose.

Reliability and Validity of a Further Tested Appreciative Management Scale

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.

The Adaptation of the Substance Use Stigma Mechanism Scale (SU-SMS) Into Turkish: A Validity and Reliability Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 107839032094992
Author(s):  
Ganime Can Gür ◽  
Derya Tanriverdi ◽  
Mahsun Ariti ◽  
Fatma Özgün Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability Analysis ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Background: Substance users are among the most highly stigmatized individuals by both the public and health care providers. However, no multidimensional scale for measuring substance use stigma for substance use disorders (SUDs) currently exists in Turkey. Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Substance Use Stigma Mechanism Scale (SU-SMS). Method: The study was conducted at the AMATEM (Alcohol and Substance Addiction Treatment Center Clinic). The sample group of this methodological study consisted of 156 participants with SUDs who met the inclusion criteria. “Social-demographics Questionnaire,” “The Substance Use Stigma Mechanism Scale,” and “Internalized Stigma of Mental Illness Scale” were used for data collection. In the validity–reliability analysis of the scale, language and content validity, explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, criterion-concurrent validity, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, item–total score correlation, split-half reliability analysis, and test–retest reliability methods were used. Results: Using exploratory factor analysis, it was found that the SU-SMS has five factors. Its five-factor structure was confirmed using confirmatory factor analysis. Its Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was .828, and factor loading was between .402 and .971. Analyses indicated that each of the factors of the Turkish version of the scale had high internal consistency. The test–retest correlation value was .752, p = .000. Conclusions: It was concluded that the Turkish version of the SU-SMS is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing substance use-related stigma in individuals with SUDs.

scholarly journals Adaptation of Intercultural Sensitivity Scale for Turkish Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şevkat Bahar Özvarış ◽  
Bahar Güçiz Doğan ◽  
Hande Konşuk Ünlü ◽  
Tuğçe M. Şanver ◽  
Çağla Susuz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: Different languages and insufficient levels of intercultural sensitivity among healthcare providers hinder migrants from benefiting from health services, resulting in a lack of trust in service providers and non-adherence to the treatment. This study aims to verify the validity and reliability of the “Intercultural Sensitivity Scale” developed by Chen and Starosta among Turkish medical students. Methods: Data were collected between December 18, 2017, and February 28, 2018, from 667 students. In order to demonstrate the construct validity of the scale, the data were randomly divided into two parts using the functions in the SPSS package program. For the first half of the data (n1=337), exploratory factor analysis (EFA) based on polychoric correlation was applied together with the oblique rotation method. For the second half of the data (n2=330), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) based on polychoric correlations was applied to confirm the factor structure of the scale. In order to demonstrate the reliability of the scale, the Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient, which shows internal consistency, and Spearman-Brown coefficients, which shows the two-half reliability, were calculated. Results: Of the participants, 52.6% were female and the mean age was 24.2±1.4. Only one-third of the students stated they had knowledge about intercultural sensitivity. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the scale was 0.906. The Spearman-Brown coefficients for the whole scale and its sub-dimensions show that reliability values were also sufficient. In the confirmatory factor analysis, fit indices (RMSEA: 0.077, GFI: 0.98, CFI: 1.00) demonstrated a very good model fit. Conclusions: These results confirmed that the scale consisting of 23-items and 5-dimensions is a valid and reliable tool and can be used for Grade V and VI Turkish medical students. It is considered that integrating intercultural sensitivity training in undergraduate education of physicians would help to increase the number of physicians who are sensitive to different cultures and thus contribute to reducing disparities in healthcare provision. Keywords: intercultural sensitivity, scale, medical education, reliability-validity, confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach’s alpha

scholarly journals A modified version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) in Iranian people

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahboobeh Nejatian ◽  
Hadi Tehrani ◽  
Vahideh Momenian ◽  
Alireza Jafari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Mental Health Literacy ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract Background: The risk rate for the lifetime prevalence of any mental disorder is 50%, and the prevalence of mental disorders is increasing. This study aimed to evaluate the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) in Iranian people.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with a multi-stage sampling method with the participation of 1273 people in the general population. After searching and reviewing various sources, the research team decided to use the questionnaire of MHLS with 35 items and 6 attributes that measured and developed by O'Connor et al. The face, content, and construct validity (Confirmatory factor analysis) were used for validation of MHLS. McDonald’s omega coefficient and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient were used to calculate the reliability of MHLS. Confirmatory factor analysis was performed using AMOS software Version 24.Results: In the CFA test, the six items were deleted and the final modified version of the MHLS included a total of 29 items with six attributes consisted of (a) knowledge of where to seek information (4 items), (b) ability to recognize disorders (8 items), (c) knowledge of self-treatment (2 items), (d) knowledge of risk factors and causes (2 items), (e) attitudes that promote recognition or appropriate help-seeking behavior (10 items), and (f) knowledge of professional help available (3 items). Based on the results of reliability, McDonald’s omega and Cronbach's alpha for all attributes of MHLS were 0.797 and 0.789 respectively.Conclusion: Due to the lack of appropriate instruments for measuring mental health literacy in the Iranian population, the modified version of MHLS with 29 items and 6 attributes is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring mental health literacy in the public population.

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