Table 3.
Distribution analysis of the translated DLI (n = 3,221).
| Subscales | Mean (SD) | Median | IQR | Floor and ceiling effect | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest possible total score n (%) | Highest possible total score n (%) | ||||
| Practical knowledge | 7.25 (1.58) | 7.50 | 1.88 | 10 (0.3%) | 175 (5.4%) |
| Talking support | 6.73 (1.99) | 7.50 | 1.88 | 35 (1.1%) | 272 (8.4%) |
| Doing hands on care | 7.78 (1.86) | 7.50 | 2.50 | 20 (0.6%) | 792 (24.6%) |
| Experiential knowledge | 7.45 (1.79) | 7.50 | 2.00 | 17 (0.5%) | 526 (16.3%) |
| Factual knowledge | 6.27 (2.07) | 6.79 | 2.50 | 24 (0.7%) | 205 (6.4%) |
| Community knowledge | 6.26 (2.26) | 7.50 | 2.50 | 43 (1.3%) | 242 (7.5%) |
| Accessing help | 6.29 (2.36) | 7.50 | 2.50 | 67 (2.1%) | 293 (9.1%) |
| Support groups | 6.21 (2.54) | 7.50 | 2.50 | 109 (3.4%) | 341 (10.6%) |
| DLI total | 6.74 (1.50) | 6.90 | 1.81 | 5 (0.2%) | 80 (2.5%) |
SD, Standard deviation; IQR, interquartile range.
All items ranged 0–10.