PAM-13 items | N | Meana (SD) |
---|---|---|
1. When all is said and done, I am the person who is responsible for taking care of my health | 217 | 3.4 (0.73) |
2. Taking an active role in my own health care is the most important thing that affects my health | 217 | 3.4 (0.77) |
3. I am confident I can help prevent or reduce problems associated with my health | 217 | 3.3 (0.77) |
4. I know what each of my prescribed medications do | 200 | 3.3 (0.70) |
5. I am confident that I can tell whether I need to go to the doctor or whether I can take care of a health problem myself | 215 | 3.2 (0.70) |
6. I am confident that I can tell a doctor concerns I have even when he or she does not ask | 217 | 3.3 (0.65) |
7. I am confident that I can follow through on medical treatments I may need to do at home | 216 | 3.2 (0.67) |
8. I understand my health problems and what causes them | 215 | 3.1 (0.71) |
9. I know what treatments are available for my health problems | 212 | 2.8 (0.75) |
10. I have been able to maintain (keep up with) lifestyle changes, like eating right or exercising | 210 | 2.8 (0.70) |
11. I know how to prevent problems with my health | 208 | 2.6 (0.70) |
12. I am confident I can figure out solutions when new problems arise with my health | 212 | 2.8 (0.70) |
13. I am confident that I can maintain lifestyle changes, like eating right and exercising, even during times of stress | 216 | 2.8 (0.70) |