From: Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Hypertension Belief Assessment Tool
Items | Item content | Means | r | P |
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Q1 | My chance of developing hypertension is high | 2.692 | 0.644 | < 0.001 |
Q2 | The possibility that I will develop hypertension in a few years is very high | 2.338 | 0.610 | < 0.001 |
Q3 | I can have hypertension even without the feeling of its symptoms | 2.560 | 0.674 | < 0.001 |
Q4 | I am more likely to catch HTN than other people | 2.713 | 0.677 | < 0.001 |
Q5 | Hypertension is a serious disease | 4.073 | 0.462 | < 0.001 |
Q6 | Hypertension is a lifelong disease | 4.738 | 0.260 | < 0.001 |
Q7 | Complication of hypertension can cause permanent damage | 4.683 | 0.349 | < 0.001 |
Q8 | Hypertension can cause death | 3.855 | 0.290 | < 0.001 |
Q9 | Sudden falling may happen due to hypertension | 2.760 | 0.325 | < 0.001 |
Q10 | Hypertension will cause dependence on others | 2.418 | 0.433 | < 0.001 |
Q11 | Hypertension can threaten patients’ relationship with their family | 2.356 | 0.441 | < 0.001 |
Q12 | Hypertension can cause sexual dysfunction | 2.443 | 0.426 | < 0.001 |
Q13 | Hypertension can cause financial burden | 4.024 | 0.350 | < 0.001 |
Q14 | Early detection of HTN makes prevention of complications easier | 4.784 | 0.376 | < 0.001 |
Q15 | Timely initiation of treatment makes prevention of complications easier | 4.809 | 0.410 | < 0.001 |
Q16 | Keeping blood pressure close to normal prevents hypertension complications | 4.784 | 0.375 | < 0.001 |
Q17 | Lack of health information can prevent getting healthcare services | 2.550 | 0.348 | < 0.001 |
Q18 | Lack of transportation makes it difficult for me to get healthcare service | 2.400 | 0.437 | < 0.001 |
Q19 | The cost of screening service makes it difficult for me to get the service | 2.480 | 0.418 | < 0.001 |
Q20 | Lack of nearby health facilities makes it difficult for me to get services | 2.372 | 0.469 | < 0.001 |
Q21 | I can know my status by checking my BP regularly | 4.452 | 0.398 | < 0.001 |
Q22 | I am sure of when to contact health workers while I am feeling unusual health conditions | 4.560 | 0.388 | < 0.001 |
Q23 | I follow health information about hypertension | 3.033 | 0.252 | < 0.001 |