Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions
Abstract Background The health education impact Questionnaire (heiQ) measures eight self-management skills in people with chronic conditions. It seems to be important to provide cross-cultural evidence on its properties in non-English healthcare contexts. The present study assessed the psychometric...
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| author | Andrea Pozza Richard H. Osborne Gerald R. Elsworth Fabio Ferretti Anna Coluccia |
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| description | Abstract Background The health education impact Questionnaire (heiQ) measures eight self-management skills in people with chronic conditions. It seems to be important to provide cross-cultural evidence on its properties in non-English healthcare contexts. The present study assessed the psychometric properties of the heiQ in Italian adults with chronic conditions. Methods Two hundred ninety-nine individuals with a chronic condition (mean age = 61.4 years, 50.16% females) completed the heiQ and the Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form (SF-36). Confirmatory factor analyses, Composite Reliability Indices, and bivariate correlations were performed. Results Structural validity based on 8 correlated factors with good fit was in line with previous research. Concurrent validity was confirmed, as shown by moderate associations between the scores on the Constructive attitudes and approaches, Self-monitoring and insight, Health directed activities, Social integration and support, and Emotional distress subscales and the scores on SF-36 Physical functioning, General health perceptions, Vitality, Social functioning, Perceived mental health and Role limitations due to physical and emotional problems subscales. Conclusions The Italian heiQ has strong properties and it can be used routinely also in the Italian healthcare services. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-02db0bc870584e2d96aff82df4a49f9f2022-12-21T20:32:52ZengBMCHealth and Quality of Life Outcomes1477-75252020-03-011811810.1186/s12955-020-01329-9Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditionsAndrea Pozza0Richard H. Osborne1Gerald R. Elsworth2Fabio Ferretti3Anna Coluccia4Department of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of SienaCentre for Global Health and Equity, Swinburne University of TechnologyUniversity of CopenhagenDepartment of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of SienaDepartment of Medical Sciences, Surgery and Neurosciences, University of SienaAbstract Background The health education impact Questionnaire (heiQ) measures eight self-management skills in people with chronic conditions. It seems to be important to provide cross-cultural evidence on its properties in non-English healthcare contexts. The present study assessed the psychometric properties of the heiQ in Italian adults with chronic conditions. Methods Two hundred ninety-nine individuals with a chronic condition (mean age = 61.4 years, 50.16% females) completed the heiQ and the Medical Outcomes Study-Short Form (SF-36). Confirmatory factor analyses, Composite Reliability Indices, and bivariate correlations were performed. Results Structural validity based on 8 correlated factors with good fit was in line with previous research. Concurrent validity was confirmed, as shown by moderate associations between the scores on the Constructive attitudes and approaches, Self-monitoring and insight, Health directed activities, Social integration and support, and Emotional distress subscales and the scores on SF-36 Physical functioning, General health perceptions, Vitality, Social functioning, Perceived mental health and Role limitations due to physical and emotional problems subscales. Conclusions The Italian heiQ has strong properties and it can be used routinely also in the Italian healthcare services.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01329-9Chronic diseasesSelf-managementHealth educationPsychometric propertiesPerceived health statusQuality of life |
| spellingShingle | Andrea Pozza Richard H. Osborne Gerald R. Elsworth Fabio Ferretti Anna Coluccia Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions Health and Quality of Life Outcomes Chronic diseases Self-management Health education Psychometric properties Perceived health status Quality of life |
| title | Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions |
| title_full | Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions |
| title_fullStr | Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions |
| title_short | Italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire (heiQ) in people with chronic conditions |
| title_sort | italian validation of the health education impact questionnaire heiq in people with chronic conditions |
| topic | Chronic diseases Self-management Health education Psychometric properties Perceived health status Quality of life |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-01329-9 |
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