Validation of the Persian version of family health climate scale (FHC-Scale) in Iranian families.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Family health is an important issue which has attracted researchers from different fields. The present study aimed to validate the Persian version of the Family Health Climate Scale (FHC-Scale).

Methods

In this methodological research, a total of 620 individuals presenting to Comprehensive Healthcare centers affiliated with Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and Gonabad University of Medical Sciences were selected through random multistage sampling. Validation of the FHC-Scale was performed. First, the original scale was translated and back-translated. Then its content validity and construct validity were assessed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was assessed using internal consistency and stability. Data were analyzed using SPSS

SUBMITTER: Kharazmi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7713167 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature