@article { author = {Dehghan, Mahlagha and Dehghan-Nayeri, Nahid and Iranmanesh, Sedigheh}, title = {The psychometric properties of the Hypertensive Treatment Adherence Scale}, journal = {ARYA Atherosclerosis Journal}, volume = {16}, number = {2}, pages = {55-71}, year = {2020}, publisher = {Cardiovascular research institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {1735-3955}, eissn = {2251-6638}, doi = {10.22122/arya.v16i2.1543}, abstract = {BACKGROUND: Hypertension (HTN) is a public concern and treatment adherence has a key role in its management. This study was conducted to develop and test the reliability and validity of the Hypertensive Treatment Adherence scale (HTA-scale).METHODS: This was a cross-sectional and methodological study. After item generation using a qualitative study and literature review, the scale was developed. The psychometric properties of the scale were evaluated using face, content, construct, and criterion validity and reliability.RESULTS: Data analysis showed that the HTA-scale had acceptable face and content validity. The scale had excellent stability [Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.74] and good acceptability and internal consistency (Cronbach's a = 0.76). Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) showed that the HTA-scale consisted of 6 meaningful subscales including medication adherence and monitoring, adherence to safe diets, avoiding unsafe diets, self-medication, activity, and smoking. Participants in the controlled blood pressure group had significantly higher HTA-scale scores than the uncontrolled blood pressure group. At the cut-off point of 86, the scale had significant sensitivity and specificity.CONCLUSION: All of the psychometric properties of the HTA-scale achieved the standard level and were sufficient to recommend this scale for patients with HTN. }, keywords = {Hypertension,Treatment Adherence,Psychometric,Scales}, url = {https://arya.mui.ac.ir/article_10723.html}, eprint = {https://arya.mui.ac.ir/article_10723_aa0708be0685e77a3ac6a7bb3163408f.pdf} }