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. 2024 Feb 24;24:599. doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-18064-1

Table 4.

Collected variables, latent variables and the coefficient alphas of the internal consistency reliability (Cronbach’s alpha)

Original variables Latent variable Cronbach’s alpha
Relatives positive to COVID-19; Relatives with COVID-19 symptoms; Relatives died for COVID-19 Relatives COVID-19 positives, with symptoms or dead 0.64
Number of rooms in the house; Private garden availability; Cohabitants Lockdown conditions (garden availability, having cohabitants, and a higher number of rooms) 0.7
Average hours spent using TV; Change in time using TV TV usage 0.61
Mnemonic difficulties; Performance reduction Mnemonic difficulties and performance reduction 0.6
Physical activity; Change in weight; Change in nutrition Increased physical activity, lost weight and improved nutrition 0.51