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Development and validation of psychosocial problems scale for type 2 diabetes (PPSTD)
Shirmeen Ijaz1, Amina Muazzam2, Subha Malik2
1Department of Applied Psychology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan .
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|August 19, 2020
Summary
A new scale effectively identifies psychosocial problems in type 2 diabetes patients. This validated tool assesses social, occupational, sexual, and psychological factors, aiding patient care.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology and Diabetes Care
- Psychometrics
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Type 2 diabetes significantly impacts patients' psychosocial well-being.
- Existing tools may not comprehensively capture the multifaceted psychosocial challenges faced by individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a Psychosocial Problems Scale (PPS) specifically for patients with type 2 diabetes.
- To establish the psychometric properties of the PPS, ensuring its reliability and validity.
Main Methods:
- A three-phase study involving expert consultation, a pilot test, and psychometric validation.
- Exploratory factor analysis and correlational analyses (concurrent and discriminant validity) were employed.
- The scale was administered to a sample of 395 adults aged 30-60 years with type 2 diabetes.
Main Results:
- Factor analysis identified three key domains: social/occupational, sexual life satisfaction, and psychological factors.
- The PPS demonstrated significant positive correlations with established measures of depression, anxiety, and stress.
- Significant negative correlations were found with life satisfaction, supporting discriminant validity.
Conclusions:
- The Psychosocial Problems Scale for type 2 diabetics is a valid and reliable instrument.
- The scale can effectively identify and quantify psychosocial issues in patients managing type 2 diabetes.
- This tool can aid healthcare providers in addressing the holistic needs of diabetic patients.
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