Development and validation of the health information needs questionnaire for families of children with cancer

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

Koohkan Aliabadi Elham; Rajab Gholamreza; Yousofian Saeed; ZARE FARASHBANDI FIROOZEH

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Journal of Modern Medical Information Science Year:2019 | Volume:5 | Issue:1 Page(s): 50-59

Download Full-Text

Persian Verion

View:

622

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

Development and validation of the health information needs questionnaire for families of children with cancer

Author(s)

Koohkan Aliabadi Elham | Rajab Gholamreza | Yousofian Saeed | ZARE FARASHBANDI FIROOZEH | Issue Writer Certificate

Keywords

Health Information NeedsQ1

NeoplasmsQ1

ChildQ2

FamilyQ2

QuestionnairesQ1

ValidationQ1

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of the present study was to construct and validate the Health Information Needs of families of Children with cancer in Iran. Methods: The current study used Correlation method (exploratory analysis using principal components analysis method). The statistical population of this study was a total of 729 families of cancer patients referring to Isfahan Seyyed-Al-Shohada (Omid) Hospital from April to September 2018. Based on the Cochran formula, 244 individuals were selected through purposive sampling based on which including and excluding criteria were chosen. Results: The factor analysis (principal components analysis) and Varimax rotation showed four factors, 1) access, presentation and exchange of related health information; 2) provision of cancer related information by the medical staff; 3) health and counseling facilities and services; and 4) Social, economic, and spiritual supports. Totally 56. 57% of the variance of the questionnaire items was explained by theses four factors. Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients derived from the exploratory factor structure for the whole questionnaire were 0. 96. Conclusion: Considering the reliability of the questionnaire, it can be used as a reliable and valid tool in the health system to identifying and meeting the information needs of the families of Children with cancer.

Cites

No record.

References

No record.

Cite

APA: Copy

Koohkan Aliabadi, Elham, Rajab, Gholamreza, Yousofian, Saeed, & ZARE FARASHBANDI, FIROOZEH. (2019). Development and validation of the health information needs questionnaire for families of children with cancer. JOURNAL OF MODERN MEDICAL INFORMATION SCIENCES, 5(1 ), 50-59. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/263031/en

Vancouver: Copy

Koohkan Aliabadi Elham, Rajab Gholamreza, Yousofian Saeed, ZARE FARASHBANDI FIROOZEH. Development and validation of the health information needs questionnaire for families of children with cancer. JOURNAL OF MODERN MEDICAL INFORMATION SCIENCES[Internet]. 2019;5(1 ):50-59. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/263031/en

IEEE: Copy

Elham Koohkan Aliabadi, Gholamreza Rajab, Saeed Yousofian, and FIROOZEH ZARE FARASHBANDI, “Development and validation of the health information needs questionnaire for families of children with cancer,” JOURNAL OF MODERN MEDICAL INFORMATION SCIENCES, vol. 5, no. 1 , pp. 50–59, 2019, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/263031/en

Related Journal Papers