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Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Social Health Scale for the Elderly (Shse) Publisher



Fahimian M1 ; Alavi NM2 ; Sadat Z3 ; Taebi M4
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  1. 1. Geriatric Nursing Department, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  2. 2. Geriatric Nursing Department, Trauma Nursing Research Center, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  3. 3. Midwifery Department, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
  4. 4. Midwifery and reproductive health Department, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Journal of Isfahan Medical School Published:2023


Abstract

Background: Social health and its measurement with a valid and reliable scale is important in elderly. Due to the unavailability of a specialized questionnaire, this study was planned with the aim of translation and psychometrics evaluation of Social Health Scale for the Elderly (SHSE) questionnaire. Methods: This research is a methodological study of instrumental psychometrics. After translating the instrument, face validity, qualitative and quantitative content validity were evaluated. 160 older adults completed the questionnaire, and construct validity was evaluated using explanatory factor analysis. The internal consistency was calculated by Cronbach's alpha and stability was measured by test retest method and calculating Intra-Class Coefficient. Findings: In the study, face validity, the content validity ratio and content validity index were 4.48, 0.72 and 0.96, respectively. In assessment of stability, theintra-classs correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.969. The questionnaire had three dimensions of social support, social adjustment, and perceived environmental resources. Exploratory factor analysis revealed that the questionnaire had acceptable construct reliability, at it could explain the 39.473% of the social health. Conclusion: The Persian version of the Social Health Questionnaire for the Elderly (SHSE) with omitting 2 items, can be used as a valid and reliable tool for research activities in Iran and provide important information to community health planners and policymakers. © 2023 Isfahan University of Medical Sciences(IUMS). All rights reserved.
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