Confirmatory factor analysis and measurement invariance of the English, Mandarin, and Malay versions of the SF-12v2 within a representative sample of the multi-ethnic Singapore population

Lau, Jue Hua; Abdin, Edimansyah; Vaingankar, Janhavi Ajit; Sambasivam, Rajeswari; Shahwan, Shazana; Thumboo, Julian; Chong, Siow Ann; Subramaniam, Mythily

doi:10.1186/s12955-021-01709-9

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“…However, it has been found that age positively correlates with workers' mental health. This result is in line with the research by Lau et al [ 44 ] and Shamshirgaran et al [ 68 ]. According to the findings of Lau et al [ 44 ], older people had poorer physical health than those aged 18 to 34 years, but older people had better mental health related quality of life.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…This result is in line with the research by Lau et al [ 44 ] and Shamshirgaran et al [ 68 ]. According to the findings of Lau et al [ 44 ], older people had poorer physical health than those aged 18 to 34 years, but older people had better mental health related quality of life. Similarly, the findings of Shamshirgaran et al [ 68 ] supported the notion that physical health deteriorated with age while mental health improved.…”

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Food insecurity and health outcome nexus: empirical evidence from the informal sector enterprises in Bangladesh

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Background Food insecurity indicates the difficulty of constantly obtaining adequate food because of limited economic resources. Food insecurity challenges the desired health outcomes. Although extensive literature has examined the associations between food security and health, low-wage informal sector workers have been less frequently addressed in this topic. The present study has focused on food insecurity among the workers working in the informal sector enterprises who experienced entrenched disadvantage during COVID-19 and examines the relationship between food insecurity and health status as measured by self-reported physical and mental health conditions. Methods This study has utilized cross-sectional data collected from workers working in informal manufacturing and business enterprises in Dhaka city of Bangladesh. The Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) with eight items is used to screen for food insecurity, and the Short Form 12v2 (SF12v2) scale with 12 questions, and validated for use with Bengali respondents, is used to measure the health status of the informal workers. A health production function has been constructed where the health status (both physical and mental) of workers is associated with food insecurity and other socio-economic and health care factors. Empirical analyses of the study have included descriptive statistics, mean score comparisons, and multivariate regression analyses to identify the predictive factors of the physical and mental health status of the workers. Results A moderate to severe food insecurity is found to be responsible for the poor health status (both physical and mental) of the selected working group population. Moreover, age over 40 years, having a large family, dissatisfaction with the work place, and the prevalence of occupational health risks are linked to lower physical health, while dissatisfaction with the work place and the incidence of severe diseases contribute to poor mental health status along with food insecurity. Conclusions Extending social and economic protection towards health coverage and basic consumption is suggested as an immediate action to save lives and ensure productivity of the informal workers. Besides, an increase in income and ensuring decent working conditions are also recommended for the health, safety and satisfaction of workers working in informal sector enterprises.

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Food insecurity and health outcome nexus: empirical evidence from the informal sector enterprises in Bangladesh

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“…The Short Form Health Survey version 2 (SF-12v2) is a 12-item questionnaire designed to assess HRQoL amongst patient populations and replicates summary scores of the SF-36 [ 70 ]. This questionnaire has been validated in the Singapore population [ 44 ]. The 12-items cover eight sub-domains: general health, physical functioning, role physical, bodily pain, vitality, social functioning, role emotional, and mental health.…”

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Prevalence and patterns of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and their association with health-related quality of life within a multi-ethnic Asian population

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Objective The study aimed to examine the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the general population of the multi-ethnic nation of Singapore as part of the Knowledge, Practice and Attitudes towards Diabetes study, a cross-sectional and population-based survey. It also examined the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods Physical activity and sedentary behaviour were assessed via the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ), while physical and mental HRQoL was assessed via the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12v2). Survey weights were employed to account for complex survey design. Multivariable logistic regression models were utilized to examine sociodemographic correlates of physical activity (insufficient vs. sufficient physical activity) and sedentary behaviour (< 7 h/day vs ≥7 h/day). Descriptive statistics were calculated to examine the percentage of time spent in different domains of physical activity. Multivariable linear regressions were conducted to examine the association between physical activity and sedentary behaviour with physical and mental HRQoL. Results Two thousand eight hundred sixty seven participants recruited from February 2019 to March 2020 (prior to COVID-19 lockdown and related restrictions in Singapore) were included in the analyses. 83.3% of respondents had sufficient physical activity. Age (65 years and above) and income (SGD 2000 to 3999) were associated with a higher likelihood of insufficient physical activity. In contrast, those of Malay ethnicity and having one chronic physical condition were associated with a lower likelihood of insufficient physical activity. 47.7% reported that they had sedentary behaviour of ≥7 h/day. Older age and a primary school education were related to a lower likelihood of sedentary behaviour, while being single, having higher income, obesity, and multimorbidity were associated with higher sedentary behaviour. Insufficient physical activity was significantly associated with lower physical HRQoL but was not significantly associated with mental HRQoL. Sedentary behaviour was not significantly associated with mental or physical HRQoL. Conclusion About 17% of the population did not meet the minimum requirements for physical activity, while around half of the population spent a considerable time being sedentary. As insufficient physical activity was associated with poorer physical HRQoL, policymakers should promote moderate physical activity and encouraging the breaking up of prolonged sedentary periods within the middle- and high-income groups, especially at the workplace. Increased leisure-time exercise should be encouraged for those in the lower- income group.

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“…My third study, a cross-sectional survey study, found that general mental health was poorer in YOD, compared with UOD. This may be an effect of age, as was reflected by the findings of a population-wide study conducted in Singapore, which also found poorer psychological health in young adults (260). In addition, diabetes-distress levels in YOD were significantly higher than in UOD, especially with emotional-related, regimen-related and interpersonal distress.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…The survey instruments used in this study have been previously used in Singapore (244,(260)(261)(262). Therefore, only pre-testing of the survey was carried out for the purpose of developing an interview guide to be used in interviewer training.…”

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Providing care for young adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings in Singapore: a multi-faceted study

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Confirmatory factor analysis and measurement invariance of the English, Mandarin, and Malay versions of the SF-12v2 within a representative sample of the multi-ethnic Singapore population

Cited by 6 publications

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Food insecurity and health outcome nexus: empirical evidence from the informal sector enterprises in Bangladesh

Food insecurity and health outcome nexus: empirical evidence from the informal sector enterprises in Bangladesh

Prevalence and patterns of physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and their association with health-related quality of life within a multi-ethnic Asian population

Providing care for young adults with type 2 diabetes in primary care settings in Singapore: a multi-faceted study

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