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Development and validation of a Thai stressful life events rating scale forpatients with a diagnosis of schizophrenic methamphetamine abuse |
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| Creator | 1. Ek-uma Imkome 2. JintanaYunibhand 3. Waraporn Chaiyawat |
| Title | Development and validation of a Thai stressful life events rating scale forpatients with a diagnosis of schizophrenic methamphetamine abuse |
| Publisher | Research and Development Office, Prince of Songkla University |
| Publication Year | 2560 |
| Journal Title | Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST) |
| Journal Vol. | 39 |
| Journal No. | 2 |
| Page no. | 205 |
| Keyword | Thai Stressful Life Events,instrument development,validity,reliability,patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenic methamphetamine abuse |
| ISSN | 0125-3395 |
| Abstract | This study aimed to psychometrically test a Thai Stressful Life Events Rating Scale (TSLERS). Factor analysis wasdone on data collected from 313 patients with schizophrenia and methamphetamine abuse in Thailand from April to May,2015. Results identified the following problems impacting physical and mental health: social relationship and social concerns,money, family life, life security, and career. Evaluation of the psychometric scale properties demonstrated acceptable validityand reliability. TSLERS provided scientific and empirical data about stressful life events of patients with schizophrenia andmethamphetamine abuse, and was suitable for stress detection and suggesting further innovations. |
