Abstract

ARAYA-MARIN, Noemy et al. Psychometrics properties of the health survey sf-36 in university students in Costa Rica. InterSedes [online]. 2017, vol.18, n.38, pp.68-87. ISSN 2215-2458.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/isucr.v18i38.32670.

The aim of this study is to know the psychometric properties of the Health Survey SF-36 in university students from San Ramón, Costa Rica. The sample consisted of 200 students, men and women. Cognitive interviews were conducted and an expert was consulted before the data collection, then its reliability and validity were analyzed. Within results highlights the overall Cronbach's alpha index = .80, and the dimensions’ coefficients vary from α=.72 (General Health) to α=.88 (Mental Health). The Spearman-Brown coefficient had an average result of = .75 and all dimensions had levels above .72, except the dimension of General Health .60. Analysis of principal components supported two dimensions (physical and mental), explaining 37,59% of the variance.

Keywords : Health Survey SF-36; Reliability; Validity; University Students; Costa Rica.

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