Development and validation of the geriatrics health behavior questionnaire (GHBQ).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Considering the importance of health behaviors in health outcomes, it is necessary to assess health behaviors precisely. This study aimed to develop and validate The Geriatrics Health Behavior Questionnaire among Iranian older adults.

Methods

This cross-sectional and methodological study was conducted on 420 community older adults (age ≥ 60) through random multi-stage sampling. The initial questionnaire has been developed with 22 items and seven subscales based on an extensive literature review, evaluation of related questionnaires, and experts' opinions. Face and content validity were evaluated by interviewing 10 older adults and 18 specialists. The construct validity was evaluated via Known-groups validity and convergent validity. The reliability of the question

SUBMITTER: Bakhshandeh Bavarsad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932145 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature