Based on the Computerized Lifestyle Assessment Scale (CLAS) where 1—strongly disagree, 2—disagree, 3—not sure, 4—agree, and 5—strongly agree.
| CLAS ATTITUDE DOMAINS (CRONBACH’S α) | OVERALL RATINGS N = 202 | RATINGS OF THOSE WHO ANSWERED THE SECTION ON IPV N = 144 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEAN (SD) | THOSE NOT EXPERIENCING IPV MEAN (SD) | THOSE EXPERIENCING IPV MEAN (SD) | |
| Benefits* (.85) | 3.6 (.68) | 3.6 (.67) | 3.9 (.64) |
| Computers would help doctors with routine lifestyle questions, are a good way to ask lifestyle questions, would save doctors’ time, will help doctors make better assessments, would make patients feel comfortable answering questions, and can be trusted | |||
| Privacy—Barriers† (.81) | 3.1 (.82) | 3.1 (.73) | 3.1 (.77) |
| I would worry about confidentiality; I don’t want certain information about me on the computer; too many mistakes will be made on computers | |||
| Interaction—Barriers† (.80) | 3.0 (.82) | 2.9 (.74) | 2.8 (.76) |
| Doctors would spend less time with patients; doctors would lose the personal touch; I would find another Doctor | |||
| Interest† (.75) | 4.4 (.60) | 4.3 (.53) | 4.2 (.65) |
| I would answer honestly; I would want to read the patient information sheet |