The Validity and Reliability of a Spanish Version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire

Vincent, Deborah; McEwen, Marylyn Morris; Pasvogel, Alice

doi:10.1097/01.nnr.0000313484.18670.ab

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“…The SDSCA has been widely validated, with both English and other populations [30], [31], [32]. To produce comparable scores for CHD and diabetes patients we excluded items related to checking feet and blood sugar.…”

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The Contribution of Social Networks to the Health and Self-Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions: A Longitudinal Study

et al. 2014

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Evidence for the effectiveness of patient education programmes in changing individual self-management behaviour is equivocal. More distal elements of personal social relationships and the availability of social capital at the community level may be key to the mobilisation of resources needed for long-term condition self-management to be effective.AimTo determine how the social networks of people with long-term conditions (diabetes and heart disease) are associated with health-related outcomes and changes in outcomes over time.MethodsPatients with chronic heart disease (CHD) or diabetes (n = 300) randomly selected from the disease registers of 19 GP practices in the North West of England. Data on personal social networks collected using a postal questionnaire, alongside face-to-face interviewing. Follow-up at 12 months via postal questionnaire using a self-report grid for network members identified at baseline.AnalysisMultiple regression analysis of relationships between health status, self-management and health-economics outcomes, and characteristics of patients' social networks.ResultsFindings indicated that: (1) social involvement with a wider variety of people and groups supports personal self-management and physical and mental well-being; (2) support work undertaken by personal networks expands in accordance with health needs helping people to cope with their condition; (3) network support substitutes for formal care and can produce substantial saving in traditional health service utilisation costs. Health service costs were significantly (p<0.01) reduced for patients receiving greater levels of illness work through their networks.ConclusionsSupport for self-management which achieves desirable policy outcomes should be construed less as an individualised set of actions and behaviour and more as a social network phenomenon. This study shows the need for a greater focus on harnessing and sustaining the capacity of networks and the importance of social involvement with community groups and resources for producing a more desirable and cost-effective way of supporting long term illness management.

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The Contribution of Social Networks to the Health and Self-Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions: A Longitudinal Study

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“…The validity of the SDSCA scale is established 36 . Validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the SDSCA have been reported 37 .…”

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A Family-Based Diabetes Intervention for Hispanic Adults and Their Family Members

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Aims The purpose of this quasi-experimental one group longitudinal study is to examine the effects of a family-based intervention program on diabetes self-management behaviors, HbA1c, other biomarkers, psychosocial factors and health-related quality of life in Hispanics with diabetes. Methods Adult patients with diabetes (n = 36) and family members (n = 37) were recruited from a community clinic in rural central North Carolina. Patients and family members attended an 8-week culturally tailored diabetes educational program taught in Spanish. Data was collected pre and post intervention for both patients and family members, with an additional data collection for patients 1 month post intervention. Results Most patients and family members were female and almost all were immigrants. HbA1c dropped by 0.41% on average among patients from pre-intervention to 1 month post intervention. Patients showed significant improvements in systolic blood pressure, diabetes self-efficacy diabetes knowledge, and physical and mental components of health-related quality of life. Higher levels of intake of healthy foods and performance of blood sugar tests and foot inspections were reported. Family members significantly lowered BMI and improved diabetes knowledge from pre- to immediate post-intervention. No significant changes in levels of physical activity were found among patients with diabetes or family members. Conclusions Findings suggest that including family members in educational interventions may provide emotional and psychological support to patients with diabetes, help to develop healthy family behaviors, and promote diabetes self-management.

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“…A previous study using this scale reported the average interitem correlations between items to be high (M = 0.47; Toobert, Hampson, & Glasgow, 2000). Validity and reliability of the Spanish scale version administered among Hispanic Spanish-speaking participants has been previously reported by other researchers (Cronbach's α = .68; Vincent, McEwen, & Pasvogel, 2008;. Our sample data yielded a Cronbach's alpha of .64, which is comparable to previous results; however, the average of interitem correlations between the scale items was lower than previously reported in the literature (i.e., M = 0.13).…”

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Factors Associated With Diet and Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Older Hispanics With Diabetes

et al. 2017

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Understanding personal and family support factors influencing lifestyles among older overweight and obese Hispanics with type 2 diabetes is critical for enhancing disease management. A survey was administered to 115 respondents recruited using convenience sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for analyses. More than two thirds of participants have never received diabetes education. Family support was significantly associated with diet. Gender, marital status, and education were associated with exercise. Diabetes education was associated with both diet and exercise. Familybased diabetes education in community settings may be an effective strategy for promoting healthy behaviors among older overweight/obese Hispanics.

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The Validity and Reliability of a Spanish Version of the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire

Abstract: The findings for the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the SDSCA questionnaire suggest that it has conceptual and content equivalency with the original English version and is valid and reliable. However, further testing with larger samples is required.

Cited by 76 publications

References 18 publications

The Contribution of Social Networks to the Health and Self-Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions: A Longitudinal Study

The Contribution of Social Networks to the Health and Self-Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions: A Longitudinal Study

A Family-Based Diabetes Intervention for Hispanic Adults and Their Family Members

Factors Associated With Diet and Exercise Among Overweight and Obese Older Hispanics With Diabetes

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