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*Result*: Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire in Hebrew (H-DSMQ) for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Israel.

Title:
Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire in Hebrew (H-DSMQ) for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in Israel.
Authors:
Segev-Jacubovski O; Occupational Department, Ariel University, Clalit Health Service, Tel Aviv, Israel., Rosenfeld M; Department of Occupational Therapy, New York University, New York, New York, USA., Rozen DW; Meuhedet HMO, Tel Aviv, Israel., Faran Y; School of Social Work, Ashkelon Academic College, Ashkelon, Israel.; Department of Special Education, Hemdat HaDarom Academic College of Education, Netivot, Israel.
Source:
Research in nursing & health [Res Nurs Health] 2026 Feb; Vol. 49 (1), pp. 39-48. Date of Electronic Publication: 2025 Nov 22.
Publication Type:
Journal Article; Validation Study
Language:
English
Journal Info:
Publisher: Wiley Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 7806136 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1098-240X (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01606891 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Res Nurs Health Subsets: MEDLINE
Imprint Name(s):
Original Publication: New York, Wiley.
MeSH Terms:
Psychometrics*/methods , Psychometrics*/standards , Self-Management*/psychology , Self-Management*/statistics & numerical data , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/ethnology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/psychology , Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2*/therapy , Surveys and Questionnaires*/standards , Patient Acceptance of Health Care*/ethnology , Patient Acceptance of Health Care*/psychology , Patient Acceptance of Health Care*/statistics & numerical data, Israel/ethnology ; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/psychology ; Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring/statistics & numerical data ; Glycated Hemoglobin/analysis ; Translations ; Language ; Factor Analysis, Statistical ; Reproducibility of Results ; Body Mass Index ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over
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Grant Information:
This study was sponsored by the Foundation of Ariel University (RA2300000092).
Contributed Indexing:
Keywords: Hebrew; psychometric analysis; self‐management; type 2 diabetes; validation
Substance Nomenclature:
0 (hemoglobin A1c protein, human)
0 (Glycated Hemoglobin)
Entry Date(s):
Date Created: 20251122 Date Completed: 20260120 Latest Revision: 20260120
Update Code:
20260130
PubMed Central ID:
PMC12779217
DOI:
10.1002/nur.70030
PMID:
41273156
Database:
MEDLINE

*Further Information*

*Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a growing global health concern, including in Israel. Effective Diabetes self-management (DSM) is critical for achieving glycemic targets and preventing complications. While several tools exist to assess DSM, none have been translated for Hebrew-speaking populations. This study aimed to translate the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ) into Hebrew (H-DSMQ) and evaluate its psychometric properties. The DSMQ was translated into Hebrew using a standard forward-backward translation procedure. A convenience sample of 220 community-dwelling adults with T2D in Israel was recruited via PANEL4ALL. Internal consistency was tested with Cronbach's α. Construct validity was examined via Confirmatory Factor Analysis and known-groups validity, and criterion validity through correlations between H-DSMQ scores, HbA1c, and BMI. The H-DSMQ construct validity was supported by CFA. In addition, known-groups validity was established, with participants with less than 7% reporting significantly higher self-management in glucose monitoring, dietary control/nutrition management, and healthcare use compared to those with above 7.1% HbA1c levels. Criterion validity was demonstrated by significant negative correlations between HbA1c and healthcare use/glucose monitoring, and between BMI and nutrition management/physical activity. The reliability of the H-DSMQ subscales ranged from poor (healthcare use, α = 0.461) to good (physical activity, α = 0.83). The H-DSMQ is a reliable and valid tool for clinical and research purposes to assess self-care behaviors related to blood glucose management in Hebrew-speaking adults with T2D. The H-DSMQ may support nurses by encouraging constructive and comprehensive dialog for assessing DSM.
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