Validation of a Self-Management Instrument for Family Caregivers

Abstract

Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of a self-management instrument for family caregivers in Latin America. Methods: validation of the instrument to obtain psychometric qualities (validity and reliability) in a non-probabilistic by convenience sample of 66 family caregivers from Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. The exploratory factor analysis was performed with SPSS v. 25.0, which included the following statistical indicators: Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin test, Barlett’s Test of Sphericity, and determinant value, the Varimax method was used for rotation. The Confirmatory Factor analysis was performed with amos 24.0 software. Results: Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient estimation of the instrument was=0.815. The Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value was 0.699, and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity was significant (p<0.01). Three factors were obtained with loadings greater tan 0.40; they explained 63.76% of the variance. Factor 1 consisted of 2 items and factors 2 and 3 consisted of three items, respectively. Acceptable results were obtained for the construct validity of the three-factor caregiver self-management instrument. The absolute measures of fit and incremental fit indicate good model adequacy. Conclusions: The present instrument allowed the evaluation of self-management behavior in family caregivers of people with chronic disease, with important characteristics such as: the number of items (8), easy application, and a time of 15 minutes which will contribute to the health care provider to evaluate self-management in Latin America.