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ABSTRACT
We determined the validity and reliability of the Malay translated MOS-SSS. A sample of 120 HIV patients participated in this study. Forty patients completed the self-administered 19-item questionnaire again after 1–2 weeks to test its reliability. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in four-factor solution which was consistent with the original subscales. All items had primary factor loadings > 0.40 without cross-loading. The Cronbach’s alpha values for the subscales ranged from 0.87–0.95. Intraclass correlation coefficient for the overall scale was 0.88. In conclusion, the Malay version of the MOS-SSS is valid and reliable for measuring perceived functional social support in patients with HIV.
Acknowledgments
The authors gratefully acknowledge the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the former Director of Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (HRPZ II), Datin Dr. Hjh. Aesah @ Zaharah binti Hj. Awang for the approval to conduct this study at HRPZ II, Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Special thanks to Mohd Noor Mamat for helping us with the data collection. All medical doctors and staffs at the Infectious Disease Unit of HRPZ II for their kind assistance.