Psychometric properties of the Attitudes Scale facing Alcohol and Alcoholism in nursing students.

Authors :: Vargas D
Rocha FM
Source :: Revista latino-americana de enfermagem [Rev Lat Am Enfermagem] 2016 Dec 19; Vol. 24, pp. e2823. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Dec 19.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Objective: to verify the psychometric properties of the Attitudes Scale facing Alcohol and Alcoholism (EAFAA) and people with disorders related to the use of alcohol in nursing students.<br />Method: a convenience sample (n=420) completed the EAFAA, the data were submitted to Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA).<br />Results: the EFA resulted in an instrument composed of 48 items divided into four factors. The CFA has established the validity of the factorial structure. The internal consistency of the scale was considered adequate (α=0.85) presenting a sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 75%.<br />Conclusion: the EAFAA constitutes a reliable instrument to identify the attitudes of nursing students towards alcohol, alcoholism and persons with disorders related to alcohol use.

Subjects :: Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Male
Psychometrics
Alcoholic Beverages
Alcoholism
Attitude to Health
Self Report
Students, Nursing psychology

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