Evidence of validity of the Brazilian version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory - Brief Version.

Objective: To analyze the validity evidence of the Brazilian version of the Cancer Behavior Inventory - Brief Version.

Method: Methodological study, conducted between November and December 2021, with 140 patients undergoing hospital cancer treatment in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil. Psychometric analyses were performed in the adapted version, using exploratory factor analysis and correlation with correlated constructs.

Correlation between symptoms of depression, attitude, and self-care in elderly with type 2 diabetes.

Objectives: to correlate depressive symptoms, attitude, and self-care of elderly people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: study developed with 144 elderly people with diabetes; carried out in Family Health Units. A semi-structured instrument was used to obtain data on the sociodemographic profile; the Geriatric Depression Scale (15 items), the Questionário de Atitudes Psicológicas do Diabetes [Psychological Attitudes of Diabetes Questionnaire], and the Diabetes Self-Care Activities Questionnaire (DSCA) were also used.