Table 2 The PETRA questionnaire and its descriptive values
From: Transition readiness among finnish adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Questions | Range | Mean (SD) | Floor effect N (%) | Ceiling effect N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I can describe my disease and my symptoms. | 0–2 | 1.73 (0.47) | 1 (1) | 62 (75) |
I can spend time alone during the control visits and take part in discussion. | 0–2 | 1.41 (0.61) | 5 (6) | 39 (47) |
I know the names of my medicines and their doses. | 0–2 | 1.72 (0.50) | 2 (2) | 62 (75) |
I know how to relieve pain. | 0–2 | 1.70 (0.49) | 1 (1) | 59 (71) |
I am in charge of taking my medications on my own. | 0–2 | 1.39 (0.68) | 9 (11) | 41 (49) |
I understand the importance of regular exercise for my health. | 0–2 | 1.94 (0.24) | 0 (0) | 78 (94) |
I understand the significance of a healthy diet to my health. | 0–2 | 1.88 (0.33) | 0 (0) | 73 (88) |
I know how to search for information about my disease. | 0–2 | 1.76 (0.43) | 0 (0) | 63 (76) |
I know how to get help to reduce my symptoms. | 0–2 | 1.43 (0.59) | 4 (5) | 40 (48) |
I manage my schoolwork (including homework and getting to school). | 0–2 | 1.89 (0.31) | 0 (0) | 74 (89) |
I understand the risks involved in the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. | 0–2 | 1.96 (0.19) | 0 (0) | 80 (96) |
I know where to find information about sexual health. | 0–2 | 1.72 (0.55) | 4 (5) | 64 (77) |
I have support available to help me if I am depressed, tired, or feeling fed up with my disease. | 0–2 | 1.96 (0.19) | 0 (0) | 80 (96) |
Total score | 0–26 | 22.5 (2.5) | 0 (0) | 8 (10) |