HIV Self-Management Questionnaire for Low and Middle-Income Countries
Author Information
Author(s): Dadi Tegene Legese, Medhin Girmay, Spigt Mark
Primary Institution: Hawassa University, Ethiopia
Hypothesis
This study aims to pilot and assess the construct validity of the HIV-SM LMIC questionnaire.
Conclusion
The study refined the original 32-item HIV-SM LMIC questionnaire to a validated 20-item, three-dimensional tool with an acceptable goodness of fit.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 561 HIV patients across two rounds of data collection.
- 12 items were dropped during the validation process based on statistical analysis and theoretical importance.
- The final questionnaire consists of three dimensions: awareness and well-being, self-regulation, and self-management practices.
Takeaway
Researchers created a new questionnaire to help people with HIV manage their health better, and it was tested with many patients to make sure it works well.
Methodology
The validation involved two cross-sectional studies in Ethiopia, with exploratory factor analysis (EFA) on 261 patients and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) on 300 patients.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to patients' fear of judgment affecting their responses.
Limitations
Social desirability bias and urgency during interviews may have influenced responses.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were aged 30-39, predominantly female, with a significant portion below the extreme poverty line.
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