Development and Validation of a Self-Quantification Scale for Patients With Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The self-management ability of patients with hypertension is poor, and self-quantification increases gradually with the development of electronics. Self-quantification for patients with hypertension has important implications for individual health. However, there is a lack of relevant scales at present, and we aim to develop a self-quantified scale for patients with hypertension.

Methods

The instrument was developed based on protection motivation theory with literature review, a qualitative interview study and focus group discussions, and pilot testing. A total of 360 patients with hypertension were investigated using the scale. The psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated concerning validity and reliability employing internal consistency reliability, s

SUBMITTER: Ma G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9132107 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature