Table 3.
Descriptive statistics for disease perception scales
| Scale/variable | Clinical interpretation | |
|---|---|---|
| Perceived seriousnessa | Sample mean in low average range (z = −0.76)16 | |
| Mean, SD | 19.1 ± 10.9 | Higher levels equal greater level of perceived seriousness |
| Range | 0–48 | |
| Perceived control-lifestyleb | Sample mean above neutral (some confidence) | |
| Mean, SD | 4.7 ± 1.7 | Higher levels equal greater perceived control via lifestyle changes |
| Range | 1–7 | |
| Perceived control-medicalc | Sample mean above neutral (some confidence) | |
| Mean, SD | 4.2 ± 1.6 | Higher levels equal greater perceived control via seeking medical attention |
| Range | 1–7 |
a
Participant agreement on a 5-point scale on the 12 item Health Belief Model Seriousness Subscale.
b
Participant confidence rating on a 7-point Likert scale for the following statement: ‘This condition is ‘actionable’ in the sense that changes in my lifestyle, diet, exercise routine, etc. could decrease my degree of risk and/or improve my health outcome’.
c
Participant confidence rating on a 7-point Likert scale for the following statement: ‘This condition is ‘actionable’ in the sense that seeing a physician more frequently, having more frequent medical check-ups, tests, etc. could decrease my degree of risk and/or improve my health outcome’.