Table 2 Descriptive statistics of the SCI items (N = 294)
Item | Mean | SD | Skewness | Kurtosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Make sure to get enough sleep? | 3.94 | 0.87 | − 0.52 | − 0.06 |
2. Try to avoid getting sick (e.g., get flu shot, wash your hands)? | 4.53 | 0.67 | −1.46 | 2.08 |
3. Do physical activity (e.g., take a brisk walk, use the stairs)? | 4.09 | 1.02 | −0.88 | − 0.17 |
4. Eat a balanced and varied diet? | 3.79 | 0.89 | −0.48 | −0.16 |
5. See your healthcare provider for routine health care (e.g., routine check-up, dentist, gynecologist)? | 3.93 | 1.22 | −0.95 | −0.13 |
6. If/when prescribed, take prescribed medicines without missing a dose? | 4.55 | 0.82 | −2.11 | 4.51 |
7. Do something to relieve stress (e.g., meditation, yoga, music)? | 3.50 | 1.19 | −0.49 | −0.57 |
8. Do you avoid tobacco smoke? | 4.77 | 0.75 | −3.72 | 14.07 |
9. Monitor your health status? | 3.72 | 1.07 | −0.55 | −0.31 |
10. If/when prescribed, monitor for medicine side-effects? | 3.91 | 1.13 | −0.89 | 0.01 |
11. Pay attention to changes in how you feel? | 4.12 | 0.91 | −0.79 | 0.03 |
12. Monitor whether you tire more than usual doing normal activities? | 3.78 | 1.10 | −0.70 | −0.17 |
13. Monitor for symptoms? | 3.83 | 1.06 | −0.67 | −0.21 |
14. How quickly did you recognize it as a symptom of an illness, health problem, or medicine side effect? | 3.54 | 1.19 | −0.58 | 0.04 |
15. Change what you eat or drink to make the symptom decrease or go away? | 3.45 | 1.37 | −0.38 | −1.26 |
16. Change your activity level (e.g., slow down, rest)? | 3.36 | 1.35 | −0.30 | −1.34 |
17. Take a medicine to make the symptom decrease or go away? | 2.99 | 1.39 | 0.01 | −1.39 |
18. Tell your healthcare provider about the symptom at the next office visit? | 2.97 | 1.37 | 0.01 | −1.30 |
19. Call your healthcare provider for guidance? | 2.52 | 1.17 | 0.20 | −0.77 |
20. Think of things you did the last time you had a symptom–… - Did the things you did make you feel better? | 3.29 | 1.34 | −0.81 | 0.27 |