The self-efficacy scale for preschool teachers regarding asthma care: Instrument development and validation
Journal
Journal of School Health
Journal Volume
84
Journal Issue
2
Pages
91-98
Date Issued
2014
Author(s)
Hung C.-C.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to develop and test the psychometric properties of a questionnaire that assesses preschool teachers' self-efficacy in providing asthma care. METHODS: A total of 407 teachers from 54 preschools in Taiwan participated in the study by completing the asthma management self-efficacy scale. We assessed validity of the scale through expert opinion, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis. The reliability of the scale was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: A 10-items questionnaire was developed to assess self-efficacy concerning asthma treatment. On the basis of explorative factor analysis, 2 major factors emerged from the 10 self-efficacy items that together explained 61.68% of the total variance in teachers' self-efficacy with regard to asthma care. We named these factors "prevention of an asthma episode" and "the treatment of an asthma exacerbation." Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 2-factor model provided the best goodness-of-fit. CONCLUSIONS: This scale could provide health professionals with useful information concerning preschool teachers' self-efficacy with respect to the management of asthma in the preschool setting. ? 2014, American School Health Association.
Other Subjects
adult; asthma; attitude to health; devices; evaluation study; female; human; male; middle aged; preschool child; psychometry; questionnaire; reproducibility; school health service; self concept; standards; Taiwan; university; validation study; young adult; Adult; Asthma; Child, Preschool; Faculty; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Psychometrics; Questionnaires; Reproducibility of Results; School Health Services; Self Efficacy; Taiwan; Young Adult
Type
journal article