| Literature DB >> 31667400 |
Amy Shi1, Michelle Rajpal1, Paul Kostoff1.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Few measures can comprehensively explore the extent to which individuals are able to effectively identify areas of concern, create a personalized health action plan and target these areas for improvement. Thus, the aim of this paper was to validate the Health Skills Profile (HSP©) as a measure for assessing health-related skills and explore the relationship between the HSP skills with existing validated measures.Entities:
Keywords: Health management; Health skills; Information science; Psychology; Psychometric scale; Public health; Sociology
Year: 2019 PMID： 31667400 PMCID： PMC6812459 DOI： 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02558
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heliyon ISSN： 2405-8440
Health Skill Profile assessment items.
| Item | Statement |
|---|---|
| 1 | I understand how to modify my lifestyle to improve my health. |
| 2 | I establish and follow through on short-term and long-term health goals. |
| 3 | I am the best person to take charge and manage my own well-being. |
| 4 | I do regular research and ask questions to understand the cause(s) of my health issue(s). |
| 5 | When I'm prescribed a medication I always understand the reason(s) why. |
| 6 | I know how to keep a positive frame of mind even when my situation becomes difficult. |
| 7 | I know when I need extra help from others and how to get it. |
| 8 | Even when life gets busy I'm certain I can adapt to maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
| 9 | I am resolute in maintaining the changes I'm making to improve my health. |
| 10 | I have the confidence to change my situation in order to improve my health. |
| 11 | I believe I can find the best solutions for my health challenge(s). |
| 12 | I follow advice and instructions to improve my health. |
| 13 | Even when things are bad I'm still hopeful they will improve over the next year. |
| 14 | I can rally family and friends to change their lifestyle in a way that will support me. |
| 15 | I adjust my plans and habits to prioritize and solve my health problems first. |
| 16 | I regularly use a digital or paper tracker to follow my progress and measure results. |
| 17 | I am comfortable discussing my health in any situation, including sensitive ones. |
| 18 | I try new approaches to find the best way to manage my health. |
| 19 | I take medication exactly as directed, whenever it is prescribed for me. |
| 20 | I use positive self-talk and other self-motivation techniques to help reach my goals. |
| 21 | I have someone I can rely on for day-to-day activities or emotional support. |
Sample demographic.
| Variable | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Female | 133 | 44.3% |
| Male | 167 | 55.7% |
| Healthcare Coverage | ||
| Yes | 273 | 91.0% |
| No | 26 | 8.7% |
| Diagnosed Long-Term Condition | ||
| Yes | 88 | 29.3% |
| No | 211 | 70.3% |
| Education Level | ||
| Not applicable | 1 | 3.0% |
| High school diploma | 30 | 10.0% |
| Some college | 50 | 16.7% |
| College/professional diploma/degree | 140 | 46.7% |
| Some post-secondary | 7 | 2.3% |
| Post-secondary degree | 18 | 6.0% |
| Graduate degree | 54 | 18.0% |
| Income | ||
| Not applicable | 6 | 2.0% |
| $19,999 and under | 28 | 9.3% |
| $20,000 – $34,999 | 67 | 22.3% |
| $35,000 - $74,999 | 143 | 47.7% |
| $75,000 and over | 56 | 18.7% |
Pearson's Correlations of the HSP and VAS Skills with the Validated Measures.
| HSP-A | HSP-CM | HSP-CT | HSP-I | HSP-MM | HSP-P | HSP-SB | VAS-A | VAS-CM | VAS-CT | VAS-I | VAS-MM | VAS-P | VAS-SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coping Flexibility Scale | .36 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .32 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Commitment to Health Scale | -- | .49 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .37 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| General Self-Efficacy Scale | -- | -- | .57 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .46 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Health Literacy-Short Form 12 | -- | -- | -- | .43 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .27 | -- | -- | -- |
| Perceived Health Competence Scale | -- | -- | -- | -- | .48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .34 | -- | -- |
| Adult Hope Scale | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .63 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .58 | -- |
| Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .65 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .53 |
Notes. HSP = Health Skills Profile; VAS = Visual Analogue Scale; A = Adaptability; CM = Commitment; CT = Control; I = Investigation; MM = Medical Management; P = Positivity; SB = Social Building.
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Pearson's Correlations of the Skills with the HSP and VAS.
| VAS-A | VAS-CM | VAS-CT | VAS-I | VAS-MM | VAS-P | VAS-SB | VAS-Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSP-A | .43 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| HSP-CM | -- | .37 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| HSP-CT | -- | -- | .41 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| HSP-I | -- | -- | -- | .51 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| HSP-MM | -- | -- | -- | -- | .55 | -- | -- | -- |
| HSP-P | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .62 | -- | -- |
| HSP-SB | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .67 | -- |
| HSP-Total | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | .71 |
Notes. HSP = Health Skills Profile; VAS = Visual Analogue Scale; A = Adaptability; CM = Commitment; CT = Control; I = Investigation; MM = Medical Management; P = Positivity; SB = Social Building.
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