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Table 7 Convergent and divergent validity based on Spearman rank order correlation coefficients between the HeartQoL subscales and SF-12v2 health dimensions and HADS subscales (n = 286)

From: Translation and evaluation of the HeartQoL in patients with coronary heart disease in Iceland

 

SF-12v2 health dimensions

 

HADS subscales

 

PF

RP

BP

GH

VT

SF

RE

EH

 

Anxiety

Depression

HeartQoL physical subscale

0.60

0.67

0.58

0.55

0.63

0.47

0.42

0.29

 

-0.34

-0.55

HeartQoL emotional subscale

0.28

0.39

0.39

0.41

0.42

0.50

0.49

0.65

 

-0.69

-0.59

  1. All correlations are significant to a level at p < 0.001
  2. PF = Physical functioning, RP = Role physical, BP = Bodily pain, GH = General health, VT = Vitality, SF = Social functioning, RE = Role emotional, EH = Emotional health, HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
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