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Table 4 Criteria-related validity of the HBSO

From: Development of a health behavior scale for older adults living alone receiving public assistance

n = 1069

Factors

Mean (SD a)

Self efficacy for health promotion scale

Health check-up status

Chronbach’s alpha

Yes

No

Mean difference

I: Self-perception of personal power

7.52 (3.83)

0.622***

8.14(3.83)

6.89(3.73)

−1.25***

0.72

II: Practical skills for daily health

9.02 (3.42)

0.493***

9.65(3.26)

8.37(3.46)

−1.28***

0.63

Total 10 items

16.54 (6.06)

0.672***

17.79(5.82)

15.26(6.04)

−2.53***

0.75

  1. aSD: standard deviation
  2. ***: p < 0.001