A Shortened Version of the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control Scale in Spanish Population

García, Francisco Javier Cano; Rodríguez-Franco, Luis; López‐Jiménez, Ana M.

doi:10.1111/j.1526-4610.2009.01588.x

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“…As in the HSLC original study 14 , LOC-I scores were positively correlated with depression and headacherelated disability and LOC-P scores were positively correlated with pain catastrophizing and headache-related disability. The direction and degree of those correlations were in line with the results found in validation studies on other clinical populations 35,36 . Moreover, the lack of correlations between the three LOCs and sociodemographic variables (age, education labor status, income and marital status) demonstrates the relevance of considering correlations with other psychological variables with which LOC beliefs were associated.…”

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Who is in charge when I have a headache? Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale

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Kowacs

Londero

et al. 2021

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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Background: Headache-Specific Locus of Control (LOC) refers to individuals’ beliefs about their control over the onset, course and consequences of headaches. LOC beliefs have been associated with depression, coping strategies, headache-related disability and treatment outcomes. Objective: To test the cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of a Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale (HSLC). Methods: One hundred and thirty-four migraine outpatients completed the HSLC and provided measurements of psychopathological symptoms, pain catastrophizing, depression, anxiety, quality of life and headache-related disability. Results: The three-factor structure of the HSLC (LOC-P, LOC-C and LOC-I) was confirmed in the Brazilian sample. The instrument showed good internal consistency, with Cronbach's α of 0.77 for total HSLC and 0.70, 0.83 and 0.87, for LOC-P, LOC-C and LOC-I, respectively. LOC-C correlated with headache frequency and headache intensity. Along with headache intensity, depression and pain catastrophizing, LOC-I accounted for 45% of the variance (adjusted R2=0.45; F=12.97; p<0.01) in headache-related disability. Conclusions: The Brazilian version of the HSLC is a valid and reliable measure of headache-specific LOC beliefs. It is important to consider the balance between the three LOCs for each individual, instead of interpreting them separately.

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Who is in charge when I have a headache? Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale

Vieira

Kowacs

Londero

et al. 2021

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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“…As in the study carried out by Cano-García and coworkers 18 , we chose to select only the items with the highest factorial loading (above 0.50). The items selected and their respective factor loadings are presented on Table 2.…”

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Brazilian version of headache management self-efficacy scale

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Kowacs

Londero

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Background Headache-management self-efficacy has been associated with pain severity and headache-related disability. Objective The aim of this study was to test the cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of a Brazilian version of the Headache Management Self-Efficacy Scale (HMSE) in a sample of patients coming from three tertiary headache centers in Brazil. Methods 137 migraine outpatients completed the Headache Management Self-Efficacy Scale (HMSE) and measures of psychopathological symptoms, pain catastrophizing, depression, anxiety, quality of life and headache-related disability. Results HMSE-10 showed good reliability (α = 0.84) and adequate corrected item-total correlation, ranging from 0.46 to 0.64. HMSE-10 was positively correlated with 6 of 8 domains of overall health status and negatively correlated with psychopathological symptoms, depression, anxiety, pain catastrophizing, headache-related disability, headache frequency and headache intensity. The difference between the means of the episodic and chronic headache patients had a magnitude of moderate effect in all the study measures, being headache-related disability the largest one found (d = 0.68). Along with headache intensity and depression, Efficacy Scale beliefs were predictors of headache-related disability. Conclusions The Brazilian short version of Headache Management Self-Efficacy Scale (HMSE-10) was revealed as a valid and reliable measure of headache-specific Efficacy Scale beliefs.

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“…Martin and colleagues report adequate internal consistency across all 3 components ( α ’s ranging from 0.84 to 0.88) and provide initial evidence of construct validity . A handful of studies provide further evidence of internal consistency ( α ’s ranging from 0.71 to 0.88) and construct validity as demonstrated by typically moderate associations between HSLC and headache‐related beliefs (self‐efficacy and pain catastrophizing), and typically small associations between HSLC and psychiatric symptoms (anxiety and depression), migraine‐specific quality of life, and disability …”

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“…10 A handful of studies provide further evidence of internal consistency (α's ranging from 0.71 to 0.88) and construct validity as demonstrated by typically moderate associations between HSLC and headache-related beliefs (self-efficacy and pain catastrophizing), and typically small associations between HSLC and psychiatric symptoms (anxiety and depression), migraine-specific quality of life, and disability. [13][14][15][16] Research guidelines and funding agencies recommend assessing putative therapeutic mechanisms, such as HSLC, in behavioral treatment trials. 17,18 Empirical information about these beliefs and their relationship with migraine outcomes is essential to evaluate the active components of the existing treatments and to develop modifications or new treatments to more optimally treat migraine.…”

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Cross‐Sectional Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control Scale in People With Migraine

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Seng

2019

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Objective This study aims to investigate the psychometric properties (component structure, reliability, and construct validity) of the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control scale in several clinical migraine populations. Background Headache‐specific locus of control beliefs may impact a person’s behavioral decisions that affect the likelihood of migraine attack onset, emotional responses to migraine attacks, coping strategies used, and treatment adherence. The 33‐item Headache‐Specific Locus of Control scale is the most widely used measure of locus of control specific to headache yet psychometric evaluations remain limited. Methods Six hundred and ninety‐five adults with a diagnosis of migraine from 5 different research studies completed cross‐sectional self‐report measures including the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control scale and measures of quality of life and disability (Migraine‐Specific Quality of Life Questionnaire and Migraine Disability Assessment). Results Five Headache‐Specific Locus of Control components emerged from Horn’s Parallel Analysis, Minimum Average Partial test, and Principal Component Analysis (eigenvalues: Presence of Internal = 5.7, Lack of Internal = 4.0, Luck = 2.9, Doctor = 2.0, and Treatment = 1.5). The 33 Headache‐Specific Locus of Control items demonstrated adequate internal consistency for total (α = 0.79) and subscale scores (α’s = 0.69 to 0.88). This study found preliminary evidence of convergent validity. For example, Lack of Internal (r = −0.12, P = 0.004), Doctor (r = −0.20, P < .001), and Treatment (r = −0.12, P = .004) beliefs were associated with higher overall migraine‐specific quality of life impairments. Conclusions The Headache‐Specific Locus of Control scale is a reliable and valid measure of headache‐specific locus of control. Findings suggest that headache‐specific locus of control is more multidimensional than previous conceptualizations and contribute to our understanding of control beliefs as a potential mechanism for migraine treatment.

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A Shortened Version of the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control Scale in Spanish Population

Cited by 6 publications

References 55 publications

Who is in charge when I have a headache? Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale

Who is in charge when I have a headache? Brazilian version of the Headache-Specific Locus of Control Scale

Brazilian version of headache management self-efficacy scale

Cross‐Sectional Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Headache‐Specific Locus of Control Scale in People With Migraine

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