Adaptation of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in a Ugandan setting

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dc.contributor.authorNakigudde, Janet
dc.contributor.authorMusisi, Seggane
dc.contributor.authorEhnvall, Anna
dc.contributor.authorAiraksinen, Eija
dc.contributor.authorAgren, Hans
dc.date.accessioned2022-05-19T09:14:43Z
dc.date.available2022-05-19T09:14:43Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractThe Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) was developed in the USA. The adequacy of its use in Uganda to guarantee its reliability and validity has not been ascertained. Aim: Thus the aim of the present study was to adapt the MSPSS scale by testing the validity and reliability of the scale in a Ugandan setting. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed and 240 respondents were consecutively recruited from postnatal clinics in Mulago hospital. Analysis of reliability and validity of the adapted MSPSS was done. Cronbach alpha and principal component analyses were respectively generated. Results: Three subscales of the MSPSS that had been identified in other populations were evident in the Ugandan population. Using the Cronbach’s alpha, the MSPSS demonstrated good internal consistency at .83. A dendrogram indicated that all sub items of the MSPSS were inter-linked. Exploratory Factor analysis derived three components. Principal Component analysis using rotated varimax generated high loadings on all subscales. Conclusion: The adapted MSPSS can reliably be used in Uganda.en_US
dc.identifier.citationNakigudde, J., Musisi, S., Ehnvall, A., Airaksinen, E., & Agren, H. (2009). Adaptation of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in a Ugandan setting. African health sciences, 9(2).en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.ajol.info/index.php/ahs/article/view/47810
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/3266
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican health sciencesen_US
dc.subjectMultidimensional Scale of Perceived social support (MSPSS)en_US
dc.subjectAdaptationen_US
dc.subjectValidityen_US
dc.subjectReliabilityen_US
dc.subjectSocial supporten_US
dc.titleAdaptation of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support in a Ugandan settingen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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