Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Life Satisfaction Index for the Third Age—Short Form (LSITA-SF12) for Use among Ethiopian Elders

Mekonnen, Habtamu Sewunet; Lindgren, Helena; Geda, Biftu; Azale, Telake; Erlandsson, Kerstin

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“…These tools also have substantial internal consistency, test–retest reliability and inter-rater reliability. 22 The scales were found to be excellent in terms of feasibility, readability, consistency of styles, formatting and clarity of the language. The Cronbach alpha values were 0.80, 0.87, 0.93, 0.79 and 0.90 for Katz ADL, Participation in activities, K10, SOC and FSSQ scales, respectively.…”

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“…The LSITA-SF was found to have an excellent face and content validity index, acceptable in concurrent and divergent validities. These tools also have substantial internal consistency, test–retest reliability and inter-rater reliability 22. The scales were found to be excellent in terms of feasibility, readability, consistency of styles, formatting and clarity of the language.…”

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“…The sample size was determined using the single population proportion formula with the assumption of a 95% level of confidence, 5% marginal error, proportion (p) 56.9% taken from the pilot study, 22 design effect 2 and 10% non-response rate. The final sample size was 830 which represented 3.56% of the eligible people.…”

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Satisfaction with life and associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the level of life satisfaction and identify associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia.DesignCommunity-based cross-sectional study.SettingTwo cities in northwest Ethiopia (Gondar and Bahir Dar).Participants816 elderly people age 60 years and above living in Gondar and Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia. Systematic random sampling was used to select study participants.Main outcome measureLevel of life satisfaction. Considering the mean and SD, three levels of satisfaction appeared to suffice as the basis for analysis and discussion: 23.5–34.4 dissatisfied, 34.5–56.5 averagely satisfied and 56.6–67.5 satisfied. Multivariable ordinal regression analysis was done to control the confounders. Since the outcome variable has an ordinal category, ordinal regression analysis is appropriate. A p≤0.05 and AOR (adjusted OR) with a 95% CI were considered to determine the statistically significant variables and strength of the association.ResultsThe mean age of the respondents was 68.2 years with an SD±7.2. The level of life satisfaction was: dissatisfied 17.2%, moderately satisfied 63.8% and well satisfied 19.0%. Overall, 45.8% (95% CI 42.2% to 49.2%) of the participants had a score equal to or above the mean. Regarding associated factors; retired current occupation (AOR=2.23, 95% CI 1.09 to 4.55), good self-rated health status (AOR=2.54, 95% CI 1.29 to 4.99), having no chronic disease (AOR=1.48, 95% CI 1.03 to 2.11), somewhat-good (AOR=2.15, 95% CI 1.12 to 4.13) and good (AOR=4.51, 95% CI 2.40 to 8.45) self-perception on ageing life, moderate functional impairment on daily living activities (AOR=5.43, 95% CI 1.81 to 16.24), high sense of coherence (AOR=3.80, 95% CI 2.04 to 7.08), house rent as a source of finance (AOR=2.60, 95% CI 1.49 to 4.52) and high perceived social support (AOR=2.13, 95% CI 1.44 to 3.16) had statistically significant association with the life satisfaction.ConclusionThe life satisfaction level in our study group was lower than in some more highly developed countries. To improve the level of life satisfaction in Ethiopia, a holistic programme of nursing care for elderly people, particularly as concerns about their health and psychosocial conditions is crucial in both community and clinical settings.

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“…The translation and validation of the LSITA‐SF12 scale for a Czech context provides an effective tool for the assessment of life satisfaction of older people in the Czech Republic. The LSITA‐SF scale has also been validated for Ethiopian (Mekonnen et al, 2021) and Spanish older people (Kantun‐Marin et al, 2013).…”

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“…Therefore, it can be recommended for use in the Czech Republic. Adequate psychometric properties for the scale have also been found in other language versions(Kantun- Marin et al, 2013;Mekonnen et al, 2021). The LSITA_SF12 ques-tionnaire can be administered by a community gerontological nurse and can be used in clinical practice and research.…”

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The Czech version of the life satisfaction index for the third age—short form (LSITA‐SF12): Psychometric properties

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Background Evaluation of life satisfaction of older people using standardised tools can play a crucial role in evaluating the effectiveness of policy measures aimed at mitigating the effects of population aging. Objectives The aim of the study was to verify the psychometric properties of the Czech version of a 12‐item scale (the Life Satisfaction Index for the Third Age) for older people living in the community. Methods The research involved 1113 older people from the Moravian–Silesian Region over 60 years of age living in a home environment. For the newly created Czech version of LSITA‐SF12, we tested validity (construct validity and convergent validity) and reliability (internal consistency). Results We confirmed a single‐factor model for the LSITA‐SF12 scale (χ2 = 71.33, p < .001, CFI = 0.995, TLI = 0.994, RMSEA = 0.065, SRMR = 0.056, GFI = 0.999) by confirmatory factor analysis and load factor analysis (values of explorations ≥0.45). The internal consistency of the scale was satisfactory (α = 0.878). Furthermore, there was a medium correlation rate (r = 0.592; p < .001) between the overall score of the LSITA‐SF and quality‐of‐life score (OPQoL‐Brief). Conclusions We found the Czech version of the LSITA‐SF12 questionnaire to have satisfactory psychometric properties. The questionnaire is suitable for use in research and clinical practice to evaluate the effectiveness of preventive measures. Clinical Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov. PRS Protocol Registration and Results System; NCT05637177. Implication for practice The LSITA_SF12 questionnaire can beadministered by a community gerontological nurse and can be used in clinicalpractice and research.

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Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Properties of the Life Satisfaction Index for the Third Age—Short Form (LSITA-SF12) for Use among Ethiopian Elders

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Satisfaction with life and associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Satisfaction with life and associated factors among elderly people living in two cities in northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

The Czech version of the life satisfaction index for the third age—short form (LSITA‐SF12): Psychometric properties

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