Scale Analysis

The Hypoglycemia Attitudes and Behavior Scale (HABS-14) was developed through structured interviews with adults who use insulin. It aims to assess the psychological and behavioral aspects associated with hypoglycemia in insulin users.

Scale Objective

The purpose of the scale is to explore the attitudes and behaviors of individuals who use insulin, specifically in relation to their experiences with hypoglycemia.

Question Calibration

The scale consists of 14 questions and includes three subscales related to the hypoglycemic experience: avoidance of hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia anxiety, and hypoglycemic confidence. Participants respond to the items using a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).

Statistical Analysis

The scale produces individual scores for each subscale based on the average of the responses to its relevant items. A total score is also calculated as the average of all item scores across the scale.

Validity and Reliability

The scale demonstrates good internal consistency and adequate reliability across all three subscales, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficients ranging from 0.75 to 0.80.

References

Authors: Polonsky W.H., Fisher L., Hessler D., Edelman S.V.
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