Psychometric Properties of The Indonesian Version of Hypertension Self Care Profile

@#Introduction: Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of death worldwide and self-care is one of the essential management strategies. However, data regarding the psychometric properties of self-care instruments in the Indonesian context is lacking. This study aims to validate the Hypertension Self-care Profile (HBP SCP) instrument in the Indonesia version. Methods: A forward-backward translation technique was used for the Hypertension (HBP SCP) questionnaire. This questionnaire had three domains namely motivation, self-efficacy, and behavior. It was completed by a total of 191 respondents and the survey was conducted from September to December 2021 in the Health Primary Care Bandung West Java, Indonesia. The Cronbach’s alpha was used to test the reliability scale, the content validity index was assessed by five experts, and item inter-correlation was analyzed to test the total items. Results: The results showed that the content validity index was in the excellent category with a value of 0.89. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was 0.875, indicating satisfactory internal consistency. Furthermore, the total items correlation had a significance value of 0.05 (df = N-2) for the three scales namely 0.353-0.742, 0.302- 0.642, and 0.237-0.649 for motivation, self-efficacy, and behavior, respectively. Conclusion: The Indonesian version of the Hypertension HBP SCP instrument is valid and reliable.

Validity and Reliability of a Questionnaire Developed to Assess the Knowledge of Pregnant Women about Cord Blood Banking

@#Introduction: Cord blood (CB) is rich in hematopoietic stem cells. There has been significant growth in cord blood banks (CBBs) throughout the world. In Malaysia, the CB units cryopreserved in public CBB is below its optimal level. Lack of knowledge about CB banking among mothers in other countries influenced their decision to donate CB, however, there is no local data to support this in Malaysia. Moreover, no validated and reliable tool is available for measuring local women’s knowledge about CB banking. In this study, a questionnaire to assess pregnant women’s knowledge about CB banking was developed and validated. Method: Several steps were taken to develop the knowledge items in the questionnaire which includes comprehensive literature review, content validity by a panel of experts, and face validity by a group of pregnant women. The questionnaire was developed in Malay language and contained 18 items. After modifications, the self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 121 pregnant women to assess its psychometric properties using two-parameter logistic item response theory analysis and internal consistency reliability analysis. Results: The majority of the knowledge items showed acceptable difficulty and discriminatory values. The Cronbach’s alpha and ICC values were 0.831 and 0.887, respectively, indicating good reliability. All 18 knowledge items were retained for the final version of the questionnaire. Conclusion: The newly developed questionnaire demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties and can be used as a reliable tool to assess knowledge about CB banking among pregnant women in the local population.

As propriedades psicométricas em instrumentos que tratam sobre o "torcedor e o time de futebol do coração": uma revisão sistemática / Psychometric properties in instruments addressing the "supporter and the beloved football team": a systematic review / Las propiedades psicométricas en instrumentos que versan sobre el "hincha y su equipo de fútbol": una revisión sistemática

Este estudo objetiva identificar e analisar as propriedades psicométricas mais utilizadas em artigos, inseridos nas bases de dados Scopus e Web of Science (WOS) entre os anos de 2016 e 2021, que validaram instrumentos sobre a relação torcedor-time de futebol. Optou-se pelo desenho de pesquisas do tipo Revisão Sistemática, complementado pelo uso do software Bliblioshiny for Bibliometrix. Foram coletados 18 artigos e constatou-se que a validade de conteúdo e a confiabilidade por meio do teste de Alfa de Cronbach foram as propriedades mais utilizadas. A primeira tratou da construção de cada elemento do instrumento e a segunda foi um dos principais parâmetros utilizados na avaliação da confiabilidade de instrumentos do tipo questionário.

This study aims to identify and analyze the most used psychometric properties in articles that validated instruments regarding the supporter/football team relationship found in the Scopus and Web of Science data bases between 2016-2021. To achieve this aim, the research was developed as a Systematic Review complemented by using the Bliblioshiny for Bibliometrix software. Eighteen articles were collected, and our results showed that content validity and the Cronbach's alpha test of reliability were the most used properties. While the former addressed the construction of each element of the instrument, the second was one of the main parameters used to evaluate the reliability of instruments such as questionnaires.

El estudio objetivo identificar y analisar las propiedades psicométricas más utilizadas en los artículos que validaron instrumentos sobre la relación hincha-equipo de fútbol, que se encuentran en las bases de datos Scopus y Web of Science entre los años del 2016-2021. Se optó por el diseño de investigaciones del tipo Repaso Sistemático, complementado por el uso del software Bliblioshiny for Bibliometrix. Han sido recoletados 18 artículos y se constató que la validad de contenido y la confiabilidad por medio del teste de Alfa de Cronbach, han sido las propiedades más utilizadas. La primeira trató de la construcción de cada elemento del instrumento y la segunda fue uno de los principales parámetros utilizados en la evaluación de la confiabilidad de instrumentos del tipo cuestionario.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Measurement Properties of the Indonesian Kujala Score for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear Patients

@#Introduction: There is an overwhelming need for worldwide applicable subjective grading systems for patients' anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The scoring system should be validated for their use in advance related measurements. For the Indonesian language speaking population, only the Kujala Patellofemoral Score (KPS) questionnaire has been translated and validated into the Indonesian language for diseases related to knee pain, but none for ACL tears. The present study aims at cross-cultural adaption to measure the validity and reliability of the Kujala patellofemoral score Indonesian version (KPS-I) specifically for ACL tear patients. Material and methods: The responses of 106 ACL tear patients on two questionnaires comprising the KPS-I and Short Form (SF)–36 were examined by determining the validity and reliability. We conducted the validity construct and content, so the reliability was evaluated by test-retest reliability, internal consistency and measurement error. In addition, the research utilised the Bland and Altman method to explore absolute agreement. Results: The construct and content validity were good, where all hypotheses were confirmed, and the floor or ceiling effect did not occur. The reliability proved excellent between test and retest (ICC=0.99). An internal consistency showed a good Cronbach α of 0.86. The standard error of measurement (SEM), minimal detectable change at the individual (MDCind), and minimal detectable change at the group (MDCgrp) were determined to be 2.1, 5.8, and 0.7, respectively. The application of the Bland and Altman plot method revealed no bias in this study. Conclusion: The validation procedure shows that the KPS-I is a good evaluation instrument for Indonesian patients with ACL tear. However, it is suggested that this score be used for follow-up of patients after ACL reconstruction procedure, especially with anterior knee pain related to the original objective of the Kujala score.

Development and Validation of a Questionnaire Assessing the Knowledge and Perception of Pregnant Women about Oral Iron Consumption

@#Introduction: Good knowledge and perception regarding iron supplementation are crucial to ensure adherence to iron therapy. This study aims to develop and validate a questionnaire on the knowledge and perception among pregnant women about oral iron consumption. Method: A self-administrated questionnaire was developed in Malay language through extensive literature search and a face and content validation process. The questionnaire validation involved two parts; Validation Study 1 included item response theory (IRT) and exploratory factor analysis (EFA) for the knowledge and perception items, respectively. Validation Study 2 comprised a repeat IRT analysis for the knowledge items and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) for the perception items. Results: For the knowledge section, the initial 22 items in Validation Study 1 were reduced to 19 items after the repeat IRT analysis. The remaining 19 items had difficulty and discrimination parameters close to or within the acceptable values. For the perception section, the original 16 items were reduced to 14 in the EFA as two items had a factor loading ≤0.3. The CFA model showed poor fit of items (chi-square p-value <0.05; CFIrobust=0.73; TLIrobust=0.68; RMSEArobust=0.20; and SRMR=0.12). The Cronbach’s alpha for both sections were >0.7, and the intra-class correlation coefficient value in the knowledge and perception sections were 0.74 and 0.87, respectively. Conclusion: The results illustrate good psychometric properties for the knowledge items. However, further confirmatory validation is needed for the perception items. This questionnaire can be a valid and reliable assessment tool for assessing the knowledge of pregnant women regarding oral iron consumption.

The Validity and Reliability of the Indonesian Version of Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL) Questionnaire

@#Introduction: Quality of life among infertile patients can be measured using a tool has been developed. The tool is The Fertility Quality of Life (FertiQoL). This tool has been translated into 45 languages, and its validation has been studied in some of them. FertiQoL has been translated into Bahasa Indonesia, and reported based on a limited number of female samples.This study used a larger sample size, which consisted of male and female patients to further validate FertiQoL both internally and externally using WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire. Methods: The FertiQoL questionnaire was distributed in three private hospitals, one private obstetrician and gynaecologist clinic through purposive sampling method between March 2017 and April 2018. A package containing demographic questions and FertiQoL questionnaire was distributed to patients who met the inclusion criteria and one third of them were asked to filled in the WHOQoL-BREF questionnaire for convergent validation. Results: Demographic and FertiQoL were completeted by 614 patients, whereas 217 patients filled in additional WHOQoL-BREF. Significant positive correlations were found on all FertiQoL subscales through convergent validation with WHOQoL-BREF. Intra-correlation of each question in FertiQoL was found to correspond the highest to its intended subscale. The alpha coefficient of FertiQoL subscales was between 0.11-0.85. Omitting reverse-worded questions from the questionnaire increased FertiQoL alpha coefficient to 0.60-0.87. Conclusion: In the Indonesian language, FertiQoL was an internal and external tool that valid and reliable to assess the quality of life of infertile patients. However, further evaluation is needed to increase reliability on the relational and social subscale.

Validation of the Malay Version of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF-M) in Malaysian Cancer Patients

@#Introduction: Fear of cancer progression may lead to worsening of psychological complications of cancer and affects the quality of life of cancer patients. Hence, fear of cancer progression needs to be monitored. This study translated the original English version of the Fear of Progression Questionnaire-Short Form (FoP-Q-SF) into the Malay language and investigated the reliability and validity of the Malay version of the FoP-Q-SF (FoP-Q-SF-M) among Malaysian cancer patients. Methods: Concurrent translation and back translation of the English version of the FoP-Q-SF to the FoP-Q-SF-M was performed, and the FoP-Q-SF-M and the Malay version of the Cancer Therapy Satisfaction Questionnaire (CTSQ-M) (as a comparison to assess the discriminant validity of the FoP-Q-SF-M) were administered to 200 cancer patients with different sites, stages, and duration of cancer diagnosis. Results: The CTSQ-M exhibited excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s α= 0.927) as well as demonstrated good convergent and discriminant validity. Exploratory factor analysis of the FoP-Q-SF-M extracted one factor with twelfth items, thereby this supports the single-factor model reported by the English version of the FoP-Q-SF. Conclusion: The FoP-Q-SF-M exhibited acceptable psychometric properties and valid for use to assess fear of cancer progression in the Malaysian cancer population.

Validity and Reliability of Knowledge and Perception of Blood Safety Issues Questionnaire Among Blood Donors

@#Introduction: Unsafe blood products cause transfusion-transmissible infections. A good knowledge and perception about blood safety issues is crucial to ensure safe blood supply. The objective is to develop and validate a questionnaire about the knowledge and perception among blood donors on blood safety issues. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 130 blood donors who attended the National Blood Centre, Kuala Lumpur in April and May 2018. The questionnaire was developed in the Malay language after extensive literature search. The self-administrated questionnaire consisted 39 items which required around 20 minutes to complete. The validation involved content validity, construct validity using exploratory factor analysis and reliability using test-retest analysis in IBM SPSS statistics. The same group of respondents was retested after two weeks using the same questionnaire. Results: Content validity was established through multidisciplinary expert meeting and two content reviewers. The factors loadings of all questionnaires were more than 0.40. Knowledge questions were divided into three domains; perception questions were divided into four domains. The intraclass correlation (ICC) values of the test-retest were more than 0.80 for the three knowledge domains and more than 0.60 for the four perception domains. The third domain of the perception section which consisted two questions had the lowest ICC value of 0.686 (95% CI 0.583-0.767). One of the questions was restructured to improve clarity. Conclusions: The questionnaire on knowledge and perception on blood safety issues has good validity and reliability, with appropriate items which warranted its utilization among blood donors.

Análisis Factorial Exploratorio del Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-II) en Universitarios Cajamarquinos / Exploratory Factor Analysis of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) in College Students from Cajamarca

Introducción: El objetivo principal de la presente investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas del Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-II) en población universitaria de la ciudad de Cajamarca mediante análisis factorial exploratorio (AFE). Método: La muestra estuvo conformada por 326 estudiantes (73.3% mujeres y 26.7% varones) cuya edad promedio fue de 19.7 años (DE= 2.28). Se aplicó el Inventario de Depresión de Beck (BDI-II). Resultados: Los resultados iniciales mostraron un solo factor que explicó el 48.16% de varianza con una confiabilidad de α=.945; no obstante, debido a los antecedentes internacionales, nacionales y a la teoría, se forzó un segundo análisis factorial exploratorio extrayendo dos factores que explicaron el 54.48% de varianza y una confiabilidad de α=.843 para el primer factor y α=.935 para el segundo factor. La validez en relación con otras variables mostró correlación entre el BDI-II y la Escala de Felicidad de Alarcón (r=-.585, p<.001), la Escala de Soledad de Jong Gierveld (r=.392, p<.001) y la Escala de Depresión de Reynolds (r=.708, p<.001). Conclusión: El modelo con dos factores ajusta mejor que el modelo de un solo factor; no obstante, el BDI-II podría tener una estructura unidimensional.

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze psychometric properties of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) in college students from Cajamarca through exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Methods: The sample was conformed by326 students (73.3% female and 26.7% males) whose average age was 19.7 years old (SD=2.28). The beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) was applied. Results: The initial results showed a single factor explaining 48.16% variance with a reliability of α = .945; however, due to international, national and theoretical background, a second exploratory factor analysis was forced extracting two factors that explained 54.48% variance and a reliabity of = .843 for the first factor and α = .935 for the second on. Validity in relation with other variables shows a correlation between the BDI-II and the Alarcón Happiness Scale (r = - 585, p <.001), Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale (r = .392, p <. 001) and the Reynolds Depression Scale (r = .708, p <.001). Conclusion: Two factor model fits better than the one factor model; however, the BDI-II could be unidimensional.

Análisis factorial confirmatorio de la escala de espiritualidad personal en adultos puertorriqueños / Confirmatory Factorial Analysis of the Personal Spirituality Scale in Puerto Ricans Adults

La espiritualidad se define como la capacidad multidimensional de búsqueda de sentido y conexión en las relaciones con uno mismo, con las demás personas, con la naturaleza o lo sagrado. El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar la fiabilidad y la estructura factorial de la versión revisada de la Escala de Espiritualidad Personal (EEP-R) en adultos puertorriqueños. Un total de 577 puertorriqueños participaron en este estudio de carácter confirmatorio y psicométrico. Los resultados confirmaron que la escala posee una estructura multidimensional. Estas dimensiones son Conexión Intrapersonal, Conexión Interpersonal y Conexión Transpersonal. Los doce ítems de la escala cumplieron con los criterios de discriminación y los índices de confiabilidad obtenidos para la escala fluctuaron entre .81 y .95. En síntesis, la EEP-R cuenta con las propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para seguir con estudios de validación, así como para implementarla en diversas líneas de trabajo, tanto teóricas como aplicadas.

Spirituality is defined as the multidimensional capacity of search for meaning and connection in relationships with oneself, other people, nature or the sacred. The aim of this study was to analyze the reliability and factor structure of Personal Spirituality Scale (PSS-R) in a sample of Puerto Ricans adults. A total of 577 Puerto Ricans participated in this psychometric study. The results confirmed that the PSS has a multidimensional structure. These dimensions were Intrapersonal Spirituality, Interpersonal Spirituality and Transpersonal Spirituality. The twelve items complied with the criteria of discrimination. The reliability index obtained fluctuated between .81 to .95. The PSS-R has appropriate psychometric properties useful for validation studies. It can be used in different lines of research, theoretical as well as applied.

Estudo da estrutura interna e precisão da escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de suporte social de treinadores (EB-CSST- 08) / Study of the internal structure and accuracy of the Balbinotti-Cardoso scale of social support of trainers (EB-CSST-08) / Estudio de la estructura interna y precisión de la escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de soporte social de entrenadores (EB-CSST- 08)

O objetivo deste estudo é testar o modelo bidimensional ­ Orientação à Confiança (OCon) e Orientação à Compreensão (OCom) ­ avaliado pela Escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de Suporte Social de Treinadores (EB-CSST-08), através de princípios métricos relativos às análises fato-riais e à consistência interna. Participaram do estudo 528 atletas de 13 a 19 anos ( = 15,12±2,06). Os resultados das análises fatoriais exploratória (explicando 57,23% da variân-cia total) e confirmatória (GFI = 0,98; AGFI = 0,96; SRMR = 0,04; χ2/gl = 1,01; RMSEA = 0,04; CFI = 0,99; NNFI = 0,98) permitem concluir que o modelo testado explorou e confir-mou satisfatoriamente a existência de duas dimensões. Ainda, os resultados de fidedignidade (α = 0,81; ω = 0,81; GLB = 0,88) asseguraram a precisão do modelo testado.

The objective of this study is to test the two-dimensional model ­ guidance to the Trust (OCon) and guidance to understanding (OCom) ­ evaluated by the Balbinotti-Cardoso scale of Social support of coaches (EB-CSST-08), through metric principles relating to the analyses factorials and Internal consistency. Participated in the study 528 athletes from 13 to 19 years ( = 15,12±2,06).The results of factorials exploratory analyses (explaining 57.23% of total variance) and confirmatory (GFI = 0,98; AGFI = 0,96; SRMR = 0,04; χ2/gl = 1,01; RMSEA = 0,04; CFI = 0,99; NNFI = 0,98) allow you to conclude that the tested model has explored and satisfactorily confirmed the existence of two dimensions. Still, the results of trust (α = 0,81; ω =0,81; GLB = 0,88) assured the accuracy of the tested model.

El objetivo de este estudio es probar el modelo bidimensional ­ Orientación a la Confianza (OCon) y Orientación a la Comprensión (eran alguien) ­ evaluados por la escala Balbinotti-Cardoso de apoyo social de los coaches (EB-CSST-08), a través de principios métricos rela-cionados con los análisis factoriales y Consistencia interna. Participó en el estudio 528 atletas de 13 a 19 años ( = 15,12±2,06). Los resultados de los análisis factoriales exploratorios (ex-plicando el 57,23% de la varianza total) y confirmativos (GFI = 0,98; AGFI = 0,96; SRMR = 0,04; χ2/gl = 1,01; RMSEA = 0,04; CFI = 0,99; NNFI = 0,98) le permiten concluir que el mo-delo probado ha explorado y confirmado satisfactoriamente la existencia de dos dimensiones. Aun así, los resultados de la confianza (α = 0,81; ω =0,81; GLB = 0,88) aseguró la exactitud del modelo probado.

Validity And Reliability Of Physical Activity Scale For Elderly In Malay Language (PASE-M)

@#Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE) is a simple, valid and reliable questionnaire that can be administered to quantify older adults’ physical activity levels during daily living. However, PASE in Malay language for use among older population is not available. The objective of our current study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Malay translated Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE-M) for the use among older adults. Objective results of physical activity were obtained by wearing continuously an accelerometer for one week among a population of older adults in Malaysia who speak Malay language. Participants completed PASE-M twice, on day-8 (PASE-M1) and day-15 (PASE-M2). Concurrent validity between PASE-M1 and accelerometer results was assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Test-retest reliability for one week interval of PASE-M was tested using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient and Intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC). Forty-four community-dwelling older adults (12 men and 32 women; mean age ± SD= 66.95 ± 5.34) participated in this study. However, only 33 participants (8 men and 25 women; mean age ± SD= 66.64 ± 5.51) were able to achieve the minimum accelerometer wearing time and filled up the PASE-M questionnaire for two times with one weeks interval. The results showed the PASE-M score was significantly correlated with vector magnitude (VM) counts (r=0.54, p<0.01), time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) (r =0.55, p<0.01), energy expenditure (r =0.53, p<0.01) and walking steps (r=0.39, p<0.05). A high reliability (ICC = 0.96) was demonstrated between first and the subsequent administration of PASE-M (p<0.01, 95% CI: 0.92-0.98). The PASE-M is a valid and reliable questionnaire to assess physical activity level for Malaysian community-dwelling older adults.

Análisis psicométrico de la Escala de Satisfacción Laboral de Warr, Cook y Wall en una muestra multiocupacional de Arequipa, Perú / Psychometrical analysis of Warr, Cook & Wall Job Satisfaction Scale in a multioccupational sample from Arequipa, Peru

El presente estudio, tiene por objetivo, realizar un análisis psicométrico de la Escala de Satisfacción en el Trabajo de Warr Cook y Wall (1979) en una muestra de trabajadores que radican en la ciudad de Arequipa (Perú). Se evaluó a 454 sujetos con diferentes ocupaciones utilizando la versión adaptada al español de Pérez-Bilbao y Fidalgo (1995). Se encontró que la prueba tiene una estructura unidimensional que se ajusta mejor a los criterios estadísticos empleados mediante el análisis factorial confirmatorio. Asimismo, cuenta con un índice de confiabilidad alto (α= .945) y con correlaciones ítem-test superiores a .589.

The study, has as aim to make a psychometric analysis of the Overall Job Satisfaction Scale of Warr Cook and Wall (1979) in a sample of workers who are settled in Arequipa City (Peru). We tested 454 subjects with different Jobs by using the adapted version to Spanish by Pérez-Bilbao and Fidalgo (1995). We found that the scale has an unidimensional structure with good adjustment to the statistical criteria applied according to the confirmatory factor analysis. Moreover, the scale has a high reliability index (α= .945) and item-test correlations over .589.

Development And Validation Of A Questionnaire On Socio-Cultural Factors Among The Orang Asli And General Population In Selangor

@#Cultural attitudes of the societies have long been identified as one of the important determinants of Quality of Life (QoL). Yet there is a dearth of socio-culturally validated instruments for local population to assess the impact of socio-cultural practice on health. The aim of this validation study is to develop and test the validity and reliabilityof a questionnaire on culture dimensions.Respondents were asked about their engagement in socio-cultural aspects including beliefs and practice oftraditional customs and culture using a set of newly developed questionnaire.A total of 275eligible respondentsparticipatedwith150(54.5%)from the general population and 125 (45.5%)from the Orang Asli population. Kaiser-Meyer Olkin measure of Sampling Adequacy (KMO) was 0.791 and 0.677 for the general and Orang Asli population respectively. Bartlett’s test for both population was significant (p<0.001). By Principal Common Analysis, four factorswere extracted (Eigen values >1.0) that jointly accounted for 54.7% and 52.0% of the total variance among the general population and Orang Asli respectively.The Cronbach alpha value score was 0.785and 0.730 for the general population and Orang Asli population respectively. The Cronbach alpha values foreach of the four domains ranged from 0.477-0.865 and 0.543-0.758 for the general population and Orang Asli population respectively.These results suggest that the newly developed questionnaire appeared to have adequate validity and reliability in measuringsocio-cultural factors in the population.

Valores normativos de una escala de autoeficacia académica en estudiantes universitarios de Lima / Normative data of an academic self-efficacy scale in college students from Lima

El presente trabajo sintetiza la obtención de valores normativos (baremos) de la Escala de Autoeficacia Percibida Específica de Situaciones Académicas (EAPESA) en estudiantes universitarios de Lima. Participaron 883 estudiantes (75.5% mujeres) de edades comprendidas entre 16 y 56 años (M=22.16). El análisis factorial confirmatorio realizado indica que los datos se ajustan a la estructura unidimensional, y los coeficientes de confiabilidad utilizados (α, ω y H) presentan magnitudes elevadas. Las puntuaciones de la EAPESA no se ajustan a la normalidad, por lo que se elaboraron baremos utilizando percentiles. Se discuten los resultados y se sugieren guías para utilizar las normas.

This paper synthesize the obtention of normative data of Academic Situations Specific Perceived Self-efficacy Scale (ASSPSE) from Lima. Were evaluated 883 college students (75.5% women) with aged between 16 and 56 years (M = 22.16). The confirmatory factor analysis performed shows an unidimensional structure, and reliability coefficients (α, ω y H) have high magnitude. The ASSPSE scores not has normal distribution, and the normative data were elaborated with percentiles. The results are discussed and practical guidelines are given for the use of the norms.

Validity and Reliability of the Multidimensional Body Image Scale in Malaysian University Students

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Multidimensional Body Image Scale (MBIS), a seven-factor, 62-item scale developed for Malaysian female adolescents. This scale was evaluated among male and female Malaysian university students. Methods: A total of 671 university students (52.2% women and 47.8% men) completed a self-administered questionnaire on MBIS, Eating Attitude Test-26, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Their height and weight were measured. Results: Results in confirmatory factor analysis showed that the 62-item MBIS reported poor fit to the data, ²/df = 4.126, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.808, SRMR = 0.070, RMSEA = 0.068 (90% CI = 0.067, 0.070). After re-specification of the model, the model fit was improved with 46 items remaining, ²/df = 3.346, p < 0.001, CFI = 0.903, SRMR = 0.053, RMSEA = 0.059 (90% CI = 0.057, 0.061), and the model showed good fit to the data for men and women separately. This 46-item MBIS had good internal consistency in both men (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.88) and women (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.92). In terms of construct validity, it showed positive correlations with disordered eating and body weight status, but negative correlation with self-esteem. Also, this scale discriminated well between participants with and without disordered eating. Conclusion: The MBIS-46 demonstrated good reliability and validity for the evaluation of body image among university students. Further studies need to be conducted to confirm the validation results of the 46-item MBIS.

Validity and Reliability of Modified Elbow Attachment of Biodex / 中国康复理论与实践

@#To study validity and reliability of the modified elbow attachment (mEA) of Biodex. Methods 25 healthy volunteers participated in the study. The tester A used mEA and standard elbow attachment (sEA) separately to test right elbow flexor and extensor of these volunteers within a day. The tester B used mEA to assess the same muscles of the same volunteers 3 days later. The correlation between mEA and sEA were analyzed to test the validity and reliability of mEA. Results mEA was highly correlated with sEA in all isokinetic test data (P<0.05). The interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were more than 0.75 in most isokinetic test data (P<0.05). Conclusion The mEA has a good validity and reliability.

The development and validity of the medical student stressor questionnaire (MSSQ)

Objective: To determine the construct validity and the internal consistency of the Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) among medical students hence in the future it could be used as a valid and reliable instrument to identify stressors among medical students. Methods: The blueprint for the development of MSSQ was developed after a review of literature on the subject and a discussion with experts in the field. It comprised of 40 items with six hypothetical groups. The face validity of the questionnaire was established through discussion with 141 final year medical students whereas content validity was established through discussion with experts from field of Medical Education and Psychiatry. It was administered to a total of 761 medical students. Data was analysed using Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) version 12. Factor analysis was applied to test construct validity of the MSSQ. Reliability analysis (Cronbach’s alpha and item total correlation) was applied to test internal consistency of the MSSQ. Results: The total Cronbach’s alpha value of the MSSQ was 0.95. All the preliminary 40 items were included in the MSSQ as the items had item total correlation value of more than 0.3. The items were loaded nicely into the six pre-determined hypothetical groups as their factor loading values were more than 0.3. Conclusion: This study showed that MSSQ had good psychometric value. It is a valid and reliable instrument in identifying stressors among medical students.

Evaluation of the Family Impact Scale for use in Brazil

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to assess the validity and reliability of the Family Impact Scale (FIS) applied in Brazilian parents after translations and cultural adaptations to Brazilian Portuguese language and to evaluate the nature and extent to which the family functioning is compromised by the child oral conditions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Parents were recruited from general populations for pre-testing (n=20), validity (n=210) and test-retest reliability (n=20) studies. The children were examined for dental caries, gingivitis, fluorosis and malocclusion. RESULTS: The FIS discriminated among the categories of malocclusion and showed good construct validity. The Cronbach's alpha and intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.87 and 0.90, respectively. Almost 20 percent of the informants reported some family impact `sometimes' or `often/everyday' from the child's oral condition. Impact on FIS domains of this frequency ranged from 13.8 percent for financial difficulties to 24.4 percent for parental or family activities. CONCLUSIONS: The Brazilian Portuguese version of FIS is valid and reliable. The results suggest that child oral conditions have a negative impact on the family. Further research is required, as these findings were based on cross-sectional study and convenience samples.

Evaluation of Chinese Version of 3 Fatigue Questionnaires for Stroke Patients / 中国康复理论与实践

@#Objective To analyze the instruments for post stroke fatigue, Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)，Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) and Fatigue Impact Scale (FIS). Methods The FSS，CIS and FIS were applied in 214 cases with cerebral infarction. They were combined together at the (sub)scale level, and evaluated with Mokken Scale Analysis for Polytomous Items, for validity and reliability. Results and Conclusion Three scales were and The combined scale proved to be acceptable (H>0.5). 3 components were extracted in factor analysis, and the their total cumulative contribution was 77.504%, with reliability (α) of 0.8097，0.7094 and 0.8019 respectively. FSS put emphasis on the fatigue experiences of stroke patients, CIS on the influence of fatigue on, and FIS on the social function.