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Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander. Salud
Print version ISSN 0121-0807On-line version ISSN 2145-8464
Abstract
VELEZ ALVAREZ, Consuelo; BETANCURTH LOAIZA, Diana Paola and SANCHEZ PALACIO, Natalia. Psychometric validation of the DESOSA40 for the measurement of social determinants of health. Rev. Univ. Ind. Santander. Salud [online]. 2025, vol.57, a18. Epub Aug 20, 2025. ISSN 0121-0807. https://doi.org/10.18273/saluduis.57.e:25v57a18.
Introduction:
Social Determinants of Health play a crucial role in health equity, since they impact inequalities in public health. Instrument validation is a tool that provides objective data for social intervention.
Objective:
To evaluate the psychometric properties of the 81-item Social Determinants of Health instrument (DESOSA81) to measure the Social Determinants of Health in the Colombian population.
Methodology:
The instrument was validated with a sample of 2,725 people from five regions through surveys and psychometric tests.
Results:
A reduced version, the DESOSA40, was developed with 40 items distributed in three dimensions: healthy environment, living environment and emotional environment. Psychometric tests confirmed its internal consistency and validity. Exploratory factor analysis identified key factors in each dimension.
Conclusion:
The DESOSA40 characterizes the Social Determinants of Health in Colombia, facilitates decision-making in the improvement of living and health conditions, and contributes to reducing inequities
Keywords : Social Determinants of Health; Psychometrics; Surveys and Questionnaires; Primary Health Care; Health Promotion; Community Involvement; Social Conditions.
