Psychometric properties of dementia attitudes scale, dementia knowledge assessment tool 2 and confidence in dementia scale in a Greek sample.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Τo validate the Greek version of the Dementia Knowledge Assessment Tool 2, the Dementia Attitudes Scale and Confidence in Dementia Scale.

Design

A quantitative cross-sectional design was applied for translation and validation. The STROBE checklist for observational research has been followed to this survey.

Method

Two hundred and twelve students from the School of Psychology (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki). Psychometric properties were assessed through construct validity (principal component analysis), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and convergent validity.

Results

High internal reliability was found for Confidence in Dementia Scale (α = 0.85), adequate reliability for Dementia Attitudes Scale (α = 0.74) and acceptable reliability for Dement

SUBMITTER: Gkioka M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424436 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature