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Table 4 Mean scores, standard deviations and Cronbach's Alpha reliability coefficients for the factorially derived scales

From: Measuring factors that influence the utilisation of preventive care services provided by general practitioners in Australia

Scales

Number of Cases

Number of Items

(possible score range)

Mean (SD)

Cronbach's Alpha

Social Support

381

10 (10-60)

44.78 (7.64)

0.86

Perceived interpersonal care

378

5 (5-25)

15.02 (3.88)

0.87

Concerns about availability of health care and accessibility to health care

323a

8 (8-40)

29.22 (5.65)

0.80

Value of good health

381

5 (5-20)

15.12 (2.51)

0.79

Attitudes towards health care

381

3 (3-18)

11.69 (3.25)

0.75

  1. Notes: a. 'Not applicable' was excluded from the scales.