Instrument construction for measuring intention to obtain AED training

The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument measuring the strength of factors influencing the acquisition of AED training. The instrument development process included: item generation interviews, a pilot test, a reliability sample, and data analysis. A total of 210 residents of Cache Vall...

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Published inAmerican journal of health studies Vol. 21; no. 3-4; pp. 133 - 136
Main Authors Blackburn, Martin L, Waite, Phillip J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Silver Spring American Journal of Health Studies 22.06.2006
Expert Health Data System, Inc
Subjects
Behavior
Defibrillators
Emergency medical care
Health education
Motivation
Product development
Public access
Regression analysis
Reliability (Engineering)
Studies
Testing
United States
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to develop an instrument measuring the strength of factors influencing the acquisition of AED training. The instrument development process included: item generation interviews, a pilot test, a reliability sample, and data analysis. A total of 210 residents of Cache Valley, Utah, participated. Reliability and validity were tested with Cronbach's alpha, regression analysis, and factor analysis. Cronbach's alpha was 0.952, and R-square was 0.769. From factor analysis three main components were identified. The instrument demonstrated validity and reliability. Researchers may use the instrument to determine the strongest factor's influencing intention to obtain AED training. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1090-0500
1945-7359