The General Self-Efficacy Scale in a population planned for bariatric surgery in Sweden: a psychometric evaluation study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study psychometrically evaluated General Self-Efficacy (GSE) Scale in patients planned for bariatric surgery in Sweden.

Design

A cross-sectional psychometric study. The psychometric evaluation was guided by the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health status Measurement Instruments checklist for health-related reported-patient outcomes.

Setting

Three bariatric centres in Sweden.

Participants

Adult patients≥18 years old scheduled for primary bariatric surgery (with sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass).

Primary and secondary measures

Psychometric properties of the GSE.

Results

In total, 704 patients were included in the analysis. Mean values for GSE items were 2.9-3.4 and the mean GSE sum score was 31.4 (SD 4.

SUBMITTER: Dahlberg K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685185 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature