Table 1.

The Nine Items Translated “Without Complication”

Item #	Original English Item	Back Translation to English
1	If I get sick, it is my own behavior which determines how soon I get well again. (internal)	When I become sick, how soon I recover will depend on what I do.
3	Having regular contact with my physician is the best way for me to avoid illness. (others)	To avoid becoming sick, it's best to go to the doctor regularly.
10	When I get sick, I am to blame (internal)	It's my fault if I become sick.
13	Health professionals control my health. (others)	Medical professionals control my health.
15	The main thing which affects my health is what I myself do. (internal)	Things I do affect my health.
16	Whatever happens to my health is God's will. (God)	My health is in the mercy of God's will.
17	If I take care of myself, I can avoid illness. (internal)	If I take good care of myself, I will avoid illness.
19	No matter what I do, I'm likely to get sick. (chance)	I will get sick no matter what I do.
24	God is in control of my health. (God)	God controls my health.