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Self-Efficacy in Relation to Illness Questionnaire

Self-Efficacy in Relation to Illness Questionnaire Test

See how confident you feel managing illness and following care plans in about 2 minutes. Eight quick items help guide support and track confidence changes over treatment.

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October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025
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19/56

Self-Efficacy Related to Illness and Treatment (SERtIaT)

Measures confidence in managing illness and following prescribed treatment tasks and recommendations.

Low self-efficacy

Moderate self-efficacy

High self-efficacy

8 – 32: Low self-efficacy | 33 – 40: Moderate self-efficacy | 41 – 56: High self-efficacy

A score of 19 falls in the Low self-efficacy range, suggesting reduced confidence in managing illness demands and adhering to treatment as prescribed.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People with chronic illness

44%OF USERS

They take it to gauge how confident they feel managing symptoms, sticking to treatment, and staying motivated day to day.

Patients starting treatment

33%OF USERS

They use it at diagnosis or early care to identify where they may need extra support to follow medical advice and cope.

Clinicians and researchers

23%OF USERS

They administer it to quickly assess patient readiness and track changes in self-confidence across treatment or studies.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Self-efficacy in relation to illness and treatment (Sirtiat)

Average

21.9

Normal range

13.4 — 30.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures confidence in managing illness-related tasks and challenges. Items cover following treatment recommendations, maintaining motivation, and handling setbacks.

How long does it take to complete and how many items are included?

Completion typically takes about 2 minutes. It includes 8 items.

How should responses be rated?

Rate each item based on current confidence in completing the stated task. Use the full range of the response scale to reflect differences across items.

What should be done if an item does not seem to apply?

Select the response that best matches how confidence would be expected in a similar situation. Avoid leaving items unanswered unless instructed.

How are results typically used?

Scores are used to identify areas of lower confidence that may interfere with illness management. Repeat administration can track change over the course of care or study.

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About This Assessment

Self-Efficacy Questionnaire Regarding Illness Test

Self-Efficacy in Relation to Illness Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

attitude towards illness self-efficacy

This brief self-report measure evaluates perceived confidence in managing health-related demands and following treatment recommendations. The Self-Efficacy in Relation to Illness Questionnaire is intended to support a rapid appraisal of illness-management self-efficacy in clinical or research contexts.

The instrument includes 8 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate their confidence in handling common challenges associated with illness (e.g., maintaining adherence and sustaining motivation), yielding an index of perceived capability relevant to coping and self-management. The Self-Efficacy in Relation to Illness Questionnaire has been attributed to Albert Bandura and Ralf Schwarzer.

Author: Albert Bandura, Ralf Schwarzer

Literature: Bandura, A. Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. Psychological Review. 1977.

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