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Development and evaluation of the osteoporosis health belief scale
Author(s) -
Kim Katherine K.,
Horan Mary L.,
Gendler Phyllis,
Patel Minu K.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
research in nursing and health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 85
eISSN - 1098-240X
pISSN - 0160-6891
DOI - 10.1002/nur.4770140210
Subject(s) - seriousness , health belief model , osteoporosis , scale (ratio) , medicine , psychometrics , clinical psychology , gerontology , psychology , public health , health promotion , nursing , physics , quantum mechanics , political science , law , endocrinology
The Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale was developed to measure health beliefs related to osteoporosis. It is a 35‐item self‐report questionnaire based on the Health Belief Model which is specifically designed to assess beliefs related to exercise behaviors and calcium intake of elderly subjects. The instrument consists of seven subscales: Seriousness, Susceptibility, Health Motivation, Calcium Benefits, Calcium Barriers, Exercise Benefits, and Exercise Barriers. The instrument was tested on a sample of 150 elderly individuals. The psychometric properties of the scales are discussed along with recommendations for its use in research and practice.