Development of a Screening Instrument of Adherence In Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Department
Psychology
Abstract
This study evaluated the initial psychometric properties of the Self Care Inventory-Sickle Cell (SCI-SC), a brief measure of adherence to health behaviors for pediatric sickle cell patients. Ninety-nine parents completed the measure regarding their child's behavior. Factor analysis of the measure yielded three meaningful factors accounting for 64% of the variance in the measure, including General Health Behavior, Sickle Cell Management, and Pain Management. Internal consistency of the SCI-SC was very good at .88. With further validation, the SCI-SC could be a method of evaluating baseline adherence and changes in adherence following an intervention.
Publication Title
Children's Health Care
Volume
35
Issue
3
First Page
235
Last Page
246
Recommended Citation
Hilker, K. A.,
Jordan, S. S.,
Jensen, S.,
Elkin, T. D.,
Iyer, R.
(2006). Development of a Screening Instrument of Adherence In Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease. Children's Health Care, 35(3), 235-246.
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