Abstract
AimThe aim was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the “Barriers, Attitudes, Confidence, and Knowledge Scale for Assessing Metabolic Health” (M-Back-Tr) to determine the barriers, attitudes, confidence, and knowledge status of psychiatry professionals in the assessing of metabolic syndrome. MethodsThis methodological study was conducted with 304 psychiatric nurses who were working in public and private healthcare institutions between March and June 2023. Translation and back-translation were made into the Turkish language during the adaptation process and it was found that there was no semantic shift between the versions. While the validity of M-Back-Tr was tested with content validity, construct validity, and convergent validity, its internal reliability and Split-Half Test Reliability were examined for reliability. ResultsThe structure of M-Back-Tr, which consists of 4 dimensions (i.e., Barriers, Attitudes, Confidence, Knowledge) and 16 items, was confirmed in Turkish culture. This structure can explain 73 % of the variance in the related concept. The minimum score that can be taken from each sub-dimension is 4 and the maximum is 20. The Cronbach α value of the sub-dimensions of the scale was found to be between 0.79 and 0.91. ConclusionThe study findings showed that the M-Back-Tr is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in Turkish culture.
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