Aims: The aim of this study was to validate the Greek translation of the University of\nCalifornia, Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (UCLA) in Greek adults with HIV. Methods:\nThe UCLA Loneliness scale (version 3) was administered to 140 people with\nHIV. Participants also completed the Greek Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale\n(G-HADS). Validity and reliability analyses were performed. Results: The Cronbachâ��s\n�± coefficient for the total UCLA score was 0.9. Test-retest reliability analysis in\na subgroup of patients (n = 40) revealed good short-term stability over a 2-week interval\n(ICC 0.8 - 0.9, p < 0.0005). Exploratory factor analysis generated a three factors\nstructure for the Greek translation. Convergent validity was supported through the\nscaleâ��s high correlations with G-HADS anxiety (0.382, p < 0.01) and depression\n(0.524, p < 0.005). Conclusion: The Greek UCLA Loneliness scale (version 3) is a valid\nand reliable instrument that can be usefully implemented into clinical practice in\norder to diagnose and treat loneliness among the Greek HIV positive patients.
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