Attitudes toward mammography: questionnaire psychometric properties

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the Persian version of the Attitude toward Breast Cancer Screening Procedures Scale (ABCSPS) among Iranian women. Design/methodology/approach In this methodological study, 1,000 Iranian women completed a demographic questionnaire and the 14-item Persian ABCSPS. The scale's construct validity was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Internal consistency and reliability were assessed using Cronbach's α and McDonald's coefficient ω. Findings The exploratory factor analysis revealed a two-factor solution accounting for 55.1 percent of the variance. The two-factor measurement model had a good fit with all factor loadings greater than 0.5, which were statistically significant. The results showed good reliability and internally consistency ( α=0.767 and 0.872; ω =0.979 and 0.997). Moreover, model structure was invariant across different income groups. Originality/value The Persian ABCSPS translation demonstrated good validity and reliability among Iranian women. The results also showed that the scale had a multidimensional structure. Regarding proper psychometric properties, the validated scale can be used in future studies as a reliable and relevant breast cancer screening attitude measure.

Development and validation of scale to measure responsible consumption

“…CFA was carried out to assess the dimensionality of the constructs using Amos 21.00 (Sharif et al. , 2018) on the second data set ( N = 191) to confirm and validate the structure that emerged in EFA.…”

“…This indicates that the sample is adequate for performing factor analysis. CFA was carried out to assess the dimensionality of the constructs using Amos 21.00 (Sharif et al, 2018) on the second data set (N 5 191) to confirm and validate the structure that emerged in EFA. The results of CFA confirm 22 items and five dimensions of scale (Chi Square 5 363(54); GFI 5 0.857; CFI 5 0.945; NFI 5 0.887; AGFI 5 0.819; RMR 5 0.034; RMSEA 5 0.066).…”

Fear of negative appearance evaluation and attitude towards mammography: Moderating role of internal health locus of control,cancer worry and age

“…The instrument showed good reliability and validity in different ethnic groups. 48,49 The response was scored on a seven-point Likert scale ranging from 1 to 7. A higher score indicates a more negative attitude toward mammography.…”