From: Development of a health behavior scale for older adults living alone receiving public assistance
n = 1069 | ||||||
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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 |