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