Table 2 Descriptive statistics of the P-PAM items (factor loading), n = 143
Item | Mean | Standard deviation | Factor loadings Factor 1 Factor 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
1. I am the person who is responsible for taking care of my child | 3.86 | .51 | .71 -.01 |
2. Taking an active role in my child’s health is the most important thing that affects his/her health | 3.83 | .48 | .86 -.09 |
3. I am confident I can take actions to help prevent reduce problems associated with my child’s health | 3.69 | .57 | .53 .20 |
4. I know what each of my child’s prescribed medication do | 3.73 | .66 | .59 .03 |
5. I am confident that I can tell whether I need to go to the doctor or whether I can take care of my child’s health problem my self | 3.58 | .62 | .40 .39 |
6. I am confident I can tell a doctor or nurse the concern that I have about my child’s health even when he or she does not ask | 3.84 | .47 | .78 .04 |
7. I am confident that I can carry out medical treatments I need to do for my child at home | 3.83 | .49 | .72 .06 |
8. I understand my child’s health problems and what causes them | 3.39 | .70 | .28 .50 |
9. I know what treatments are available for my child’s health problem | 2.96 | .80 | -.06 .72 |
10. I have been able to help my child maintain (keep up with) lifestyle changes, like healthy eating or exercising | 3.31 | .75 | .05 .76 |
11. I know how to prevent problems with my child’s health | 3.24 | .66 | .01 .77 |
12. I am confident I can work out solutions when new problems arise with my child’s health | 3.26 | .70 | -.04 .77 |
13. I am confident that I can help my child maintain lifestyle changes, like healthy eating and exercise, even during times of stress | 3.27 | .72 | .00 .77 |