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Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of The Acs-Response Index In Adults Without Diagnosed Heart Disease, John R. Blakeman, Myoungjin Kim, Marilyn Prasun
Exploratory And Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of The Acs-Response Index In Adults Without Diagnosed Heart Disease, John R. Blakeman, Myoungjin Kim, Marilyn Prasun
Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing
Background & Purpose: To report on the psychometric properties of the Acute Coronary Syndrome Response Index in adults without heart disease. Methods: Participants were enrolled online, using social media platforms and an email listserv. The sample of 1,040 was randomly split into two sub-samples for exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Results: Exploratory factor analysis yielded a four-factor solution for the knowledge subscale, a one-factor solution for the attitudes subscale, and a two-factor solution for the belief subscale. Subsequent confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated an excellent fit for the attitudes and beliefs subscales and an acceptable fit for the knowledge subscale. Conclusions: …
An Analysis Of The Use Of The Terms Sex And Gender In Research Reported In Nursing Journals, John R. Blakeman, Valentina M. Fillman
An Analysis Of The Use Of The Terms Sex And Gender In Research Reported In Nursing Journals, John R. Blakeman, Valentina M. Fillman
Faculty Publications - Mennonite College of Nursing
Accurately measuring and reporting the demographic characteristics of research participants are imperative to provide consumers of research with an understanding of who was included in a study. While researchers often, incorrectly, use the variables sex and gender interchangeably, these 2 variables are different. We conducted a content analysis of 239 randomly selected research articles, with the purpose of describing how researchers have used sex and gender in studies published in nursing journals and identifying opportunities for improved clarity and precision in measuring these 2 variables. We found that significant improvement is needed in the way these variables are used/reported.