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Further Psychometric Testing of the Chest Pain Conception Questionnaire in a Racially and Ethnically Diverse Sample.

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The Chest Pain Conception Questionnaire accurately measures public understanding of acute coronary syndrome symptoms. This validation confirms its reliability in diverse populations for improved cardiac event recognition.

Keywords:

acute coronary syndrome chest pain factor analysis, statistical myocardial infarction psychometrics

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Area of Science:

Health Psychology
Cardiovascular Health
Psychometrics

Background:

The Chest Pain Conception Questionnaire (CPCQ) was created to assess public understanding of chest pain linked to acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Accurate public perception of ACS symptoms is crucial for timely medical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate the Chest Pain Conception Questionnaire (CPCQ) in a diverse racial and ethnic population.
To confirm the instrument's reliability and construct validity in a broader sample.

Main Methods:

An online survey was administered to 597 participants across the United States.
Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and descriptive statistics were employed to evaluate the CPCQ's psychometric properties.

Main Results:

The sample comprised predominantly women (59.6%), White (69.3%), and non-Hispanic (83.4%) individuals, with a mean age of 54.0 years.
CFA confirmed the original 3-factor structure of the CPCQ, demonstrating good model fit.
The instrument's performance characteristics were comparable to those reported in the initial development study.

Conclusions:

The study provides further evidence for the construct validity and internal consistency of the CPCQ.
The findings support the use of the CPCQ in diverse populations for assessing chest pain conceptions related to acute coronary syndrome.