Table 2.
Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Internal Consistency results for the scales of the heiQ-Br (n = 137).
| HeiQ scales/items truncated* | Factor Loading | Error Variance |
|---|---|---|
| Positive and Active Engagement in Life | ||
| Q2. On most days I am doing some of the things … | 0.65 | 0.29 |
| Q5. I try to enjoy my life to the fullest | 0.64 | 0.32 |
| Q8. I am doing interesting things in my life | 0.62 | 0.41 |
| Q10.I have plans to do nice things for myself … | 0.60 | 0.24 |
| Q15. I feel that I actively participate in life | 0.69 | 0.31 |
| CMIN/DF = 0.95, p = 0.45, SRMR = 0.02, RMSEA < 0.01 (90% CI = 0, 0.24), CFI = 1.0, GFI = 0.98, ECVI = 0.21 (90% CI = 0.20, 0.25), Cronbach’s α = 0.75 | ||
| Health Directed Activity | ||
| Q1. On most days of the week, I practice at least one activity … | 0.90 | 0.82 |
| Q9. I practice at least one type of physical activity daily for at least 30 min … | 0.57 | 0.63 |
| Q13. On most days of the week I dedicate some time to healthy … | 0.83 | 0.69 |
| Q19. I walk to exercise for at least 15 min a day, most days of the week | 0.61 | 0.46 |
| CMIN/DF = 1.6, p = 0.17, SRMR = 0.08, RMSEA = 0.06 (90% CI = 0, 0.17), CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.98, ECVI = 0.16 (90% CI = 0.14, 0.23), Cronbach’s α = 0.76 | ||
| Skill and Technique Acquisition | ||
| Q23. I have effective ways to prevent my symptoms … | 0.52 | 0.27 |
| Q25. I have a very good idea of how to manage my health problems | 0.63 | 0.40 |
| Q26. When I have symptoms, I have mean to deal with them | 0.61 | 0.38 |
| Q30.I have a good understanding of equipment/accessories that … | 0.59 | 0.35 |
| CMIN/DF = 1.92, p = 0.15 SRMR = 0.01, RMSEA = 0.07 (90% CI = 0, 0.22), CFI = 0.96, GFI = 0.98, ECVI = 0.16 (90% CI = 0.14, 0.24), Cronbach’s α = 0.79 | ||
| Constructive Attitudes and Approache | ||
| Q27. I try not to let my health problems prevent me … | 0.41 | 0.17 |
| Q34. My health problems do not destroy my life | 0.48 | 0.26 |
| Q36. I feel that I have a very good life… | 0.35 | 0.21 |
| Q39. I do not let my health problems control my life | 0.37 | 0.16 |
| Q40. If others can deal with problems like mine, I can too | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| CMIN/DF = 2.07, p = 0.06, SRMR < 0.01, RMSEA = 0.08 (90% CI = 0.0, 0.18), CFI = 0.97, GFI = 0.96, ECVI = 0.24 (90% CI = 0.21, 0.35), Cronbach’s α = 0.78 | ||
| Self-Monitoring and Insight | ||
| Q3. In addition to going to the doctor, I regularly follow changes … | 0.39 | 0.15 |
| Q6. I know what can start health problems and them | 0.32 | 0.10 |
| Q11. I have a very good understanding of when and why I should take my medicines | 0.63 | 0.40 |
| Q16. When I have health problems, I have a good understanding about what I should … | 0.76 | 0.58 |
| Q17. I follow my health carefully and do what is necessary … | 0.52 | 0.27 |
| Q20. Thinking about my health, I have realistic expectations of what I can and cannot do | 0.49 | 0.24 |
| CMIN/DF = 1.27, p = 0.26, SRMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0.05 (90% CI = 0, 0.13), CFI = 0.99, GFI = 0.97, ECVI = 0.32 (90% CI = 0.31, 0.41), Cronbach’s α = 0.74 | ||
| Health Services Navigation | ||
| Q24. I have positive relationships with my healthcare professionals | 0.77 | 0.60 |
| Q29. I feel confidently in talking to my doctor what my healthcare needs | 0.79 | 0.62 |
| Q32. I have confidence to give the health professionals the information they need … | 0.60 | 0.36 |
| Q33. I’m able to my needs met from available healthcare resources … | 0.53 | 0.28 |
| Q38. I work in a team with my doctors and other health professionals | 0.40 | 0.16 |
| CMIN/DF = 1.98, p = 0.10 SRMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0.08 (90% CI = 0.0, 0.20), CFI = 0.997, GFI = 0.97, ECVI = 0.25 (90% CI = 0.22, 0.34), Cronbach’s α = 0.73 | ||
| Social Integration and Support | ||
| Q22. If I need help, I have many people I can count on | 0.75 | 0.58 |
| Q28. I have enough friends to help me face with my health problems | 0.75 | 0.56 |
| Q31. When I am sick, my family and carers really understand … | 0.69 | 0.48 |
| Q35. Overall, I feel well taken care of by my friends or my family | 0.81 | 0.66 |
| Q37. I have enough chances to talk about my health problems … | 0.64 | 0.40 |
| CMIN/DF = 1.8, p = 0.08, SRMR = 0.02, RMSEA = 0.08 (90% CI = 0, 0.17), CFI = 0.97, GFI = 0.97, ECVI = 0.24 (90% CI = 0.21, 0.35), Cronbach’s α = 0.84 | ||
| Emotional Distress | ||
| Q4. I worry about my health often | 0.69 | 0.47 |
| Q7. My health problems make me very dissatisfied … | 0.54 | 0.29 |
| Q12. I often get angry when I think about my health | 0.77 | 0.60 |
| Q14. I feel hopeless because of my … | 0.65 | 0.43 |
| Q18. I get upset when I think about my health | 0.89 | 0.78 |
| Q21. If I think about my health, I get depressed | 0.90 | 0.62 |
| CMIN/DF = 0.33, p = 0.06, SRMR = 0.03, RMSEA = 0 (90% CI = 0, 0.08), CFI = 1, GFI = 0.99, ECVI = 0.28 (90% CI = 0.26, 0.35), Cronbach’s α = 0.69 | ||
CMIN/df = chi-square/degrees of freedom; SRMR = standardized root mean residual; RMSEA = root‐mean‐square error of approximation; 90% CI = 90% confidence interval for RMSEA; CFI = comparative fit index; GFI = goodness of fit; ECVI = expected cross‐validation index; Q = Question.
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Full items available upon request: HLQ-info@swin.edu.au.