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Using CDC's Health-related Quality of Life Scale on a College Campus

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Author: Zullig, Keith J.

Source: American Journal of Health Behavior, Volume 29, Number 6, November 2005, pp. 569-578(10)

Publisher: PNG Publications and Scientific Research Limited

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.29.6.11

Objectives: To evaluate the performance of the US Centers for Disease Control's health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scale among 522 college students. Methods: Chi-square analysis assessed scale construct validity and analysis of variance (ANOVA) with selected tobacco, alcohol, and substance use variables assessed known-groups validity of the scale's Healthy Days index. Results: Patterns of association among scale items were consistent with those hypothesized. ANOVA analyses revealed significant (P<.05) associations between the Healthy Days index and selected variables in predicted directions. Conclusions: Preliminary evidence is provided that the HRQOL scale could serve as part of program evaluation, intervention, and surveillance efforts among college students.

Keywords: Centers for Disease Control; HRQOL; college students; scale development

Document Type: Research Article

Affiliations: Health Education, Physical Education, Health, & Sport Studies, Miami University Oxford, OH.

Publication date: 01 November 2005

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  • The American Journal of Health Behavior seeks to improve the quality of life through multidisciplinary health efforts in fostering a better understanding of the multidimensional nature of both individuals and social systems as they relate to health behaviors.

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