Development and validation of the help-seeking motivation scale for patients with schizophrenia(HSMS).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Schizophrenia is one of the mental disorders with the longest delay in treatment. Motivation for help-seeking is an important factor in getting professional treatment. There is no instrument to measure help-seeking motivation in schizophrenia. We aim to develop a scale to provide a valid measurement tool for assessing help-seeking motivation in this population.

Methods

A literature review and semi-structured interviews were used to construct the dimensions and item pool. Then, the scale was adjusted according to the results of Delphi study, cognitive interviews and pilot survey. Next, we screened the items and determined the potential structure via item analysis and exploratory factor analysis. Lastly, we tested the reliability and validity.

Results

Explorat

SUBMITTER: Song J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12042472 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature