Study: Examining the factorial validity of selected modules from the Canadian Survey of Experiences with Primary Health Care

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

The study “Examining the factorial validity of selected modules from the Canadian Survey of Experiences with Primary Health Care” is now available.

The study examines the factorial validity of selected modules from the Canadian Survey of Experiences with Primary Health Care to determine the potential for combining items within each module into summary indices representing global primary health care concepts for individuals with chronic conditions.Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 5138.

The working paper, “Examining the factorial validity of selected modules from the Canadian Survey of Experiences with Primary Health Care,” is now available as part of the Health Research Working Paper Series (82-622-XIE2008001, free), from the Publications module of our website.

For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Cameron N. McIntosh (613-951-3725; cameron.mcintosh@statcan.ca), Health Information and Research Division.