Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the self-efficacy for managing chronic disease 6-item scale

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

The measurement of self-efficacy is an important step toward improving chronic disease management, enhancing adherence to treatment, and assessing patients with chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale.

Materials and methods

In this methodological study, the sample consisted of 211 patients receiving chronic disease care in 2 family health centers in İstanbul, Turkey. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, concurrent validity, Cronbach’s alpha, item-total correlation, and test-retest reliability.

Results

Most of the sample were women (72%), primary school graduates (41.

SUBMITTER: Incirkus K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7491285 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature