Table 2 Item analysis of the HBSO
From: Development of a health behavior scale for older adults living alone receiving public assistance
No. Item | Item distributionb | Population difficultya | Inter-Item Correlationc | Good-Poor Analysisd | Item-Total Correlatione | Exclusion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(N = 1069) | |||||||
1 I make sure to brush my teeth after every meal. | 0.1 | 65.1 | – | *** | .346 | ** | |
2 I wash my hands and gargle regularly to protect against infection. | 0.0 | 87.8 | – | *** | .381 | ** | |
3 I go to bed and get up at around the same time every day. | 0.2 | 83.8 | – | *** | .319 | ** | |
4 I do not drink alcohol. Or if I do, I make sure not to drink excessively. | 0.7 | 80.4 | + | *** | .324 | ** | |
5 I make sure not to smoke. | 0.3 | 67.0 | + | *** | .346 | ** | × |
6 I make sure to not sweet bread and snacks as much as possible. | 0.3 | 58.7 | – | *** | .281 | ** | × |
7 I choose foods by checking information such as nutritional value, salt and calories. | 0.3 | 55.0 | – | *** | .398 | ** | |
8 I move my body as much as possible every day to maintain an appropriate level of exercise. | 0.1 | 65.6 | – | *** | .411 | ** | |
9 I gather information that helps me stay healthy from articles, TV programs and others. | 0.3 | 55.4 | – | *** | .407 | ** | |
10 I have regular health check-ups with or without any signs or symptoms. | 0.5 | 54.7 | – | *** | .324 | ** | × |
11 When I have dental problems, I do not leave them and go to see the dentist as soon as possible. | 0.7 | 54.1 | – | *** | .392 | ** | |
12 Even when feeling frustrated, I make sure not to vent off by binge-drinking, smoking or binge-eating. | 0.2 | 74.0 | – | *** | .406 | ** | |
13 I have my own ways to distract or change my mind. | 0.2 | 69.7 | + | *** | .490 | ** | |
14 I have someone that I can talk to comfortably if I need to. | 0.2 | 64.5 | + | *** | .482 | ** | |
15 I make sure to ask for help when I face issues that I cannot resolve on my own. | 0.4 | 60.5 | + | *** | .470 | ** | × |
16 I make sure to consult with health and welfare professionals when I have problems in my health and life. | 0.2 | 54.8 | – | *** | .395 | ** | |
17 I have places where I can relax besides home. | 0.3 | 37.0 | – | *** | .405 | ** | |
18 I have hobbies and activities that help me enjoy daily life. | 0.3 | 55.9 | + | *** | .429 | ** | × |
19 I spend my time trying to help others even in a small way. | 0.1 | 50.4 | – | *** | .491 | ** | |
20 I have goals and hopes for the future of my life. | 0.0 | 38.2 | – | *** | .472 | ** | |