Psychometric Evaluation of a Myanmar Version of the Perceived Stress Scale for People Living with HIV/AIDS
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Published:2022-12-01
Issue:4
Volume:30
Page:603-626
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ISSN:1061-3749
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Container-title:Journal of Nursing Measurement
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language:en
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Short-container-title:J Nurs Meas
Author:
Huang Feifei,Chen Wei-Ti,Shiu Cheng-Shi,Lin Sai Htun,Tun Min San,New Thet Wai,Thet Nu Yin,Oo Htun Nyunt
Abstract
Background and Purpose:Reliable instruments for the measurement of perceived stress in people living with HIV (PLHIV) are crucial. However, there is no Myanmar version of such an instrument.Methods:We adapted the 35-item Perceived Stress Scale for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PSSHIV) into a Myanmar version (PSSHIV-M), and 150 PLHIV completed the survey.Results:The 31-item PSSHIV-M with a five-factor structure has a Cronbach's alpha of .85 to .95. Construct validity was demonstrated for the instrument, and the findings of Rasch analysis also suggest evidence of reliability and validity.Conclusions:The psychometric properties of the 31-item PSSHIV-M with a five-factor structure support its efficacy in ascertaining how HIV perceived stress affects Myanmar PLHIV. It could also facilitate the development of stress management interventions for that population.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
General Medicine,General Nursing
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