Validation of the Sickness Presenteeism Scale-Nurse (SPS-N) among Indian nurses and its relationship with perceived...

This study examined the reliability and validity of the Sickness Presenteeism Scale-Nurse (SPS-N) among Indian nurses.

Three independent studies were conducted to validate the SPS-N in the Indian context. The first study evaluated the factorial structure of the scale using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The second study explored reliability and validity with the help of Cronbach's alpha, McDonald's omega and the Fornell and Larcker testing system. Besides, convergent and criterion validities were also assessed by examining the correlation between SPS-N, Stanford presenteeism and perceived stress scores. Lastly, test-retest reliability was evaluated in the third study.

EFA yielded a four-factor solution that explains 59.17% of the total variance. However, the two statements were part of different dimensions of the scale in comparison to the original SPS-N scale. CFA confirmed the factorial structure among Indian nurses. Also, acceptable values of Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega established the scale's reliability. Besides, a significant positive association of the SPS-N scores with Stanford presenteeism and perceived stress scores confirmed the scale's convergent and criterion validities.

The SPS-N exhibited acceptable reliability and validity, with minor modifications. The scale could be used to investigate the impact of presenteeism among Indian nurses.