Table 2.
Mean (SD) scores on eight items of the Malay Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire at each testing
| MBIPQ Item (Min. - Max.) | 0 week | 2 weeks | 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consequences (0–10) | 4.7 (2.63) | 4.4 (2.54) | 5.0 (2.14) |
| Timeline (0–10) | 7.2 (2.86) | 6.2 (2.42) | 8.2 (2.29) |
| Personal Control (0–10) | 2.9 (2.07) | 3.1 (2.13) | 3.0 (1.73) |
| Treatment Control (0–10) | 1.8 (1.88) | 2.4 (2.09) | 1.6 (1.79) |
| Identity (0–10) | 4.8 (2.61) | 5.0 (2.28) | 5.3 (2.08) |
| Concern (0–10) | 6.9 (2.87) | 6.4 (2.67) | 6.7 (2.43) |
| Understanding (0–10) | 2.6 (2.22) | 2.7 (2.08) | 2.9 (1.85) |
| Emotional Response (0–10) | 5.2 (2.82) | 5.2 (2.57) | 5.3 (2.49) |