Turkish Validity Research Articles

Turkish validity and reliability of the universal mental health literacy scale for adolescents (10-14 years): A methodological study.

Mental health literacy enables adolescents to acquire information that will accompany them in their future lives and to define their attitudes and behaviors. This study evaluated the Turkish validity and reliability of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents (10-14 years). This is a methodological, correlational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study. The study was conducted with 223 adolescents. Data were collected by 'Information Form' and 'Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents.' Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Pearson Correlation analysis were used to assess the validity and reliability of the UMHL-A. Item Content Validity Index (I-CVI) scores ranged from 0.94 to 0.96, while the Scale Content Validity Index (S-CVI) was 0.95. For 'Help-seeking and Stigma dimensions' χ2/df = 3.347, NFI = 0.804, IFI = 0.854, TLI = 0.778, CFI = 0.849, RMSEA = 0.103. For 'Knowledge of Mental Health and Knowledge of Mental Illnesses dimensions' χ2/df = 1.959, NFI = 0.731, IFI = 0.847, TLI = 0.774, CFI = 0.837, RMSEA = 0.066. The internal consistency and time stability were affirmed by a Hotelling T-square value of 15.241 and an F-test result of 27.793. This study reveals that the Turkish validity and reliability of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale for Adolescents is a valid and reliable tool for assessing mental health literacy among adolescents. The UMHL-A scale is a valid tool to evaluate critical aspects of mental health literacy in adolescent populations and can be used in both research and clinical practice in mental health education and intervention. It is recommended that the Turkish version of the Universal Mental Health Literacy Scale should be used to determine resilience in adolescents.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Quality Nursing Care Scale (QNCS-T)

Objective Nursing care is a unique and indispensable concept for nursing that includes helping to meet the needs of an individual or a group of individuals offered by nurses. This study is aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Quality Nursing Care Scale (QNCS-T). Materials and Methods The methodological approach employed in this study spanned from April 25, 2021, to May 5, 2021, and enlisted the participation of 347 nurses. Data collection was executed utilizing a “Personal Information Form” and the “Quality Nursing Care Scale (QNCS).” The research comprised two phases: Phase 1 involved the adaptation of the scale, while Phase 2 focused on determining construct validity through confirmatory factor analysis. Reliability was assessed through measures of internal consistency and item-total correlation coefficients. Results and Discussion The adaptation phase yielded affirmative outcomes, affirming the linguistic and content validation of the Turkish version of the scale. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a highly favorable fit for a sixfactor model. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire scale was determined to be 0.93, attesting to its strong internal consistency. Conclusion The Turkish version of the Quality Nursing Scale showed consistently good psychometric properties of reliability and validity. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol. 23 No. 04 October’24 Page : 1075-1082

Nursing Principles Practice Basic Competencies Scale – Turkish Adaptation Study

Objective: The main objectives of clinical education in nursing education are to develop the student’s competences in cognitive, affective and psychomotor areas. Reliable measurement tools are needed for the evaluation of these competences that begin to be gained with the first clinical practice. This methodological study investigated the cultural and Turkish validity of the Core Competence in Basic Nursing Practice Scale (CCFNPS) for undergraduate nursing students. Methods: A methodological research has been carried out on the cultural validation and adaptation of the scale. The construct’s validity was examined using both exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis in a sample of 466 students. The scale’s internal consistency reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha. Test-retest reliability was assessed using a dependent sample t-test and intraclass correlation with a sample of 30 students. Results: The scale’s content validity index was 0.98. The results of exploratory factor analysis revealed a five-factor structure similar to the original scale, the variance explained was 69.62%, but four items were removed from the scale due to low factor loading. Confirmatory factor analysis results (fit indices values) applied to the twenty – one items and five sub-dimensional structure were found to be acceptable. Scale Cronbach’s alpha values were above 0.70. Conclusion: The 21-item Turkish version of CCFNPS was found to be a valid and reliable scale for measuring the competencies acquired by students after their first clinical training.

Turkish validity and reliability study of the Attitudes Toward Face Mask Use Scale.

This study validates the Turkish version of the Attitudes Toward Face Mask Use Scale (ATFMUS). This scale is crucial for understanding public attitudes toward mask usage in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases. The research was conducted between September 2023 and February 2024 with 530 students from a foundation university's health sciences faculty. The study assessed the scale's language equivalence, content validity, and factor structure through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses. Reliability was examined via item-total correlations, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and test-retest reliability, indicating satisfactory internal consistency and stability over time. The results confirm the Turkish ATFMUS's validity and reliability in measuring attitudes toward mask usage. This offers essential insights for formulating preventive initiatives within Turkish communities.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of Oral Health Impact on Daily Life Questionnaire in Endodontic Patients

Aim: Oral health has an important role in the general health. It was aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Oral Health Impact on Daily Life Questionnaire (OHIDL) in adult endodontic patients. Material and Method: The OHIDL was translated and adapted into Turkish. The Turkish version of OHIDL (Turkish-OHIDL) and Turkish version of the Oral Health Impact Scale (OHIP-14-TR) were applied to 222 adult endodontic patients (18 years and older) with no systemic disease. The reliability of the questionnaire was examined by test-retest reliability and internal consistency. The validity was evaluated by the correlations between domains and global questions, and between Turkish-OHIDL and OHIP-14-TR. The structure of the hypothesized domains of the OHIDL was analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Results: The Turkish-OHIDL exhibited high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha=0.89) and test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient=0.86). There was a significant correlation between Turkish-OHIDL and OHIP-14-TR among all domains. There was a very strong correlation in terms of total score as well (rs: 0.78, p

The Enhancing of Nurses' and Midwives' Competence in Providing Spiritual Care through Innovative Education and Compassionate Care using the Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool: Turkish Version.

Spiritual care is an important part of holistic care and is at the center of nursing/midwifery care. Nurses/midwives are expected to graduate by receiving adequate training in spiritual care and gaining spiritual care competence during their student days. It is important to evaluate the spiritual care competencies of nursing/midwifery students and to correct the deficiencies, if any. Therefore, a self-assessment tool is needed to increase awareness and knowledge and improve skills and attitudes in the field of spirituality and pastoral care. One of these tools is EPICC (Enhancing Nurses' and Midwives' Competence in Providing Spiritual Care through Innovative Education and Compassionate Care). This EPICC Spiritual Care Education Standard describes the spiritual care competencies expected from undergraduate nursing and midwifery students. For every competence, the learning outcomes are described in aspects of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. This research was conducted with a methodological design to ensure that the Turkish version of the EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool can be used as a reliable and valid measurement tool in nursing research in Turkey. Methodological and cross-sectional research design was used in the research method. The research was carried out with 300 nursing and midwifery students in Turkey. Data were collected using the personal information form and the EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool. The results of exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the four-factor structure of the scale. Cronbach's α, item-total correlation, test-retest analysis, and equivalent form analysis showed high reliability. EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool For Student Nurses And Midwives: Turkish Validity And Reliability Study consists of 24 items on a five-point Likert-type scale. The Turkish version of the EPICC Spiritual Care Competency Self-Assessment Tool is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the Spiritual Care Competencies of nursing and midwifery students. Evaluating the Spiritual Care Competencies of nursing and midwifery students is an important issue, it is now possible in Turkey with this scale given its validity and reliability.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of The Mini Service User Recovery Evaluation Scale

Objective: The aim of this research is to adapt the MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale to Turkish culture and establish its psychometric properties. Materials and Methods: This methodological study included 150 patients who applied to psychiatry outpatient clinics between March 2020 and January 2021. "The Personal Information Form," "The MiniService User Recovery Evaluation (MiniSeRvE) Scale," "The Subjective Recovery Assessment Scale," and "The Spiritual Well-Being Scale" were used to collect the data. Results: The CFA of the MiniSeRvE Scale determined that the three sub-dimensions and factor loadings were between 0.50 and 0.91, consistent with the original scale. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was found to be 0.864 for the total scale and between 0.77 and 0.95 for the sub-dimensions. Conclusions: The MiniSeRvE Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool.

Turkish validity and reliability study of the Baby-Led Weaning Scale

AimThe aim of this study was to test the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Baby-Led Weaning Scale for parents with babies/children aged from 6 to 30 months. MethodsThe sample for this methodological research consisted of parents with babies aged 6 to 30 months between March and June 2024 in a city in eastern Turkey. The data were collected from 354 parents for exploratory factor analysis, from 213 parents for confirmatory factor analysis, and from 70 for the test-retest reliability study. The data were collected using the “Descriptive Information Form”, the “Baby-Led Weaning Scale” and the “Transition to Complementary Feeding Behaviors Scale” (TCFBS). ResultsThe total content validity index score of the Baby Led Weaning Scale was 0.92 and the content validity rate score was 0.92. The TCBFS was used for the concordance of the scale with similar scales. During the measurements, the intra-observer reliability of the Baby Led Weaning Scale was statistically significant (p < 0.001). The Exploratory Factor Analysis revealed a three-factor structure, explaining 611.5 % of the variance. The fix index values were χ2/df = 3.036, RMSEA = 0.069, GFI = 0.902, CFI = 0.907 and AGFI = 0.857, IFI = 0.928, and TLI = 0.921.The Cronbach alpha values of the scale were in the range of 0.706 and 0.831. ConclusionAs a result, the Turkish adaptation of the Baby Led Weaning Scale is a valid and reliable measurement tool. Practical implicationsThe Baby-Led Weaning Scale can be used as a simple and objective tool to measure the knowledge level of parents with babies/children aged 6 to 30 months.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire

Introduction: Overweight and obesity in childhood is a serious health problem. It causes many health problems; especially cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes. Family eating behaviors, habits, home eating, and physical activity environment play an important role in shaping children’s behaviors and determining their weight status. Identification of these factors may be effective in the treatment and prevention of weight problems in children. In the literature review, a Turkish scale that could measure these factors could not be reached. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Turkish validity and reliability of the Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire-Revised. Method: The text of scale was translated into Turkish using group translation and back translation methods. Firstly, as a pilot study group, pre-tests and retests were applied to the parents of students from different schools in Adana with a three-week interval. Then, in the main study group, the scale was applied to the parents in schools and parents of children in outpatient clinics. Findings: In the pilot study; Cronbach’s alpha value was 0,787 showing internal consistency, and the r value was calculated as 0,761 (p&amp;lt;0,001) according to the Pearson correlation analysis showing the correlation between the pretest and retest. In the main study, Cronbach’s alpha value was 0,780. The total scores of overweight/obese children were significantly higher than the total scores of normal-weight children. The total score of the scale was able to determine the weight status of the child with 71 % success. Results: According to these validity and reliability values; it can be suggested that the Turkish version of the Family Eating and Activity Habits Questionnaire-Revised can be used in a similar Türkiye population.

Reproductive Autonomy Scale: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study

Objective: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. Methods: A methodological study was conducted with 320 women who sought treatment in a Family Health Center between November 5, 2022, and February 1, 2023. Data were collected through the Personal Information Form and the Turkish version of the Reproductive Autonomy Scale. The content validity index (CVI-Lawshe technique) was used to analyze the agreement in expert opinions. While Pearson correlation analysis was used for the test-retest analysis of the scale and its sub-scales, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was utilized to analyze the internal consistency of the scale and its sub-scales. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis were utilized to test the scale's construct validity. These factor analyses were conducted separately in two samples divided randomly. Results: The adequacy of the sample size was calculated using the Kaiser-Maier Oklin (KMO) value, which was found to be 0.704. The significance value of Bartlett's Test of Sphericity (χ91 196.033. p &amp;lt; .001) was below 0.05, indicating that a factor analysis may be useful with the data. A three-factor structure explaining %77.84 of the variance and having an eigenvalue above one was obtained due to the varimax axis rotation. All the items were included in the factors in the original scale, and a structure with factor loadings ranging between 0.589 and 0.917 emerged. The model was found to fit the data for the overall scale. Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficients of the scale were calculated as 0.903, 0.891, 0.928, and 0.918 for the total score, decision-making, freedom from coercion, and communication sub-scales, respectively. Conclusion: The Reproductive Autonomy Scale was found to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for the Turkish population.

Turkish validity and reliability of the screening scale for indirect trauma caused by media exposure to social disasters (SITMES)

AbstractThe present study aimed to address the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Screening Scale for Indirect Trauma Caused by Media Exposure to Social Disasters (SITMES). This study was a methodological research. The data was collected between July 17 and September 18, 2023. The sample consisted of individuals aged 18 and older residing in any province across Turkiye. The data of 530 participants were collected through online (Google Forms) and face‐to‐face (for test–retest purposes) methods (405 through Google Forms and 125 face‐to‐face participants in Burdur province). The data were collected using a demographic information form (six questions), the SITMES (24 items), the 6‐item Brief Resilience Scale, and the 22‐item Impact of Event Scale‐Revised. All analyses were performed on the SPSS 25.0 and LISREL programmes. Cronbach's α values were calculated to be .91 for the “psychological, physical, and behavioural responses to social disasters” subscale, 0.89 for the “moral resentment due to social disasters” subscale, 0.86 for the “a sense of threat to life due to social disasters” subscale, and 0.92 for the SITMES total score. The replicated confirmatory factor analysis with the mentioned modifications yielded the following goodness‐of‐fit indices: p &lt; .05, χ2/df = 4.1, RMSEA = 0.07, RMR = 0.08, SRMR = 0.06, NFI = 0.88, NNFI = 0.90, CFI = 0.91, IFI = 0.91, and ECVI = 2.13. The findings revealed that the scale consisting of 24 items within three subscales can validly and reliably utilized in the Turkish context.

Turkish validity and reliability of the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale

ObjectivesHaptotherapy fosters a sense of unity between the body, mind, and emotions. In addition, it contributes to expanding the woman’s perception of her pregnancy and developing a more positive attitude towards pregnancy and childbirth. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.DesignThe study was methodological type.MethodsThe study conducted between October 20 and December 20, 2023, with 242 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale.ResultsThe Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale consists of 14 items and five sub-dimensions. In confirmatory factor analysis, all path coefficients were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The overall Cronbach’s Alpha and sub-dimension values of the scale are above 0.90. There is a positive and very strong correlation between all sub-dimensions of the scale (p < 0.001).ConclusionThe Haptotherapeutic Well-Being Scale was found to be valid and reliable for the Turkish sample.Trials registrationhttps://clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT06467188; registered June 14, 2024.

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Breast Cancer Survivor Self-Efficacy Scale

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the Breast Cancer Survivor Self-Efficacy Scale

Nicotine Use Awareness and Nicotine Insight Scale in Addicts: A Turkish Validity–Reliability Study

Nicotine Use Awareness and Nicotine Insight Scale in Addicts: A Turkish Validity–Reliability Study

TURKISH VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE POUND SATISFACTION SCALE IN STROKE PATIENTS UNDERGOING REHABILITATION

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the Turkish validity and reliability of the Pound Satisfaction Scale (PSS). Methods: For the adaptation of the PSS to Turkish (PSS-Tr), the translation and back-translation process was carried out by following the international guidelines. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed to measure structural validity. The relationship between PSS-Tr and the Patient Satisfaction Scale in Physiotherapy (PSSP) and the SF-36 was assessed for construct validity. Convergent validity was evaluated computing by the Average Variance Extracted (AVE). Cronbach's alpha coefficient and Composite reliability (CR) for internal consistency of the PSS-Tr and Bland-Altman plot and test-retest reliability analysis for temporal consistency were used. Results: The study included 130 stroke patients. The fit index values of the CFA showed that the structural validity of the PSS-Tr was appropriate (χ2/sd=1.779, RMSEA=0.075, GFI=0.911, AGFI=0.853, CFI=0.955, NFI=0.905). A high correlation was found between the PSS-Tr total score and the PSSP (p=0.001, r=0.672). A moderate correlation was found between the hospital satisfaction sub-dimension of PSS-Tr, and the sub-dimensions of SF-36 (p=0.001, r=0.484-0.609), while a low correlation was found between the home satisfaction sub-dimension of the PSS-Tr and the physical functioning (p=0.002, r=0.266) and physical role (p=0.035, r=0.180) sub-dimensions of SF-36. And also the PSS-Tr was found to have good internal (Cronbach alpha= 0.895, CR=0.94) and temporal consistency (ICC = 0.976). Conclusion: The Turkish version of the Pound Satisfaction Scale (PSS-Tr) is reliable and valid. The PSS-Tr may be useful for clinicians and researchers in assessing satisfaction with rehabilitation in stroke patients.

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the "Sexual Healthcare Questionnaire" for Nursing Students.

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to determine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Knowledge of Sexual Healthcare (KSH), Attitude to Sexual Healthcare (ASH), and Self-Efficacy for Sexual Healthcare (SESH) scales of the Sexual Healthcare Questionnaire. Methods: This study included 381 participants who were second- and third-year Turkish nursing students. We analyzed the construct validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency of the scales. Results: Kuder-Richardson-20 (KR-20) reliability coefficient of the 31-item KSH scale was 0.99 and consisted of three sub-dimensions. The confirmatory factor analysis supported the three-factor structure of the ASH scale consisting of 18 items. The final version of the 22-item SESH scale includes 15 items. Conclusions: The use of scales to determine Turkish nursing students' knowledge, attitudes, and self-efficacy toward sexual health services was encouraged.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Form of a New Scale for Nurse Leaders: Coaching-Based Leadership Scale.

Background: In the current literature, no existing scale that can measure nurse specific coaching-based leadership has been found. Purpose: The study was conducted to determine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Coaching-Based Leadership Scale (CBLS). Methods: The research is methodological. The study was conducted in two sample groups for the employees' and leaders' versions of the scale. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis of the scale revealed that both the employees' and leaders' versions have a 16-item, four-factor structure, and the fit indices were confirmed as follows: for the employees' version: Chi-square (χ2) = 361.948, χ2/degrees of freedom (df) = 4.022, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.133, goodness of fit index (GFI) = 0.808, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.941, Tucker-Lewis index (TLI) = 0.821, and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR) = 0.0317, and for the leaders' version: χ2 = 180.121, χ2/df = 1.896, RMSEA = 0.104, GFI = 0.809, CFI = 0.970, TLI = 0.962, and SRMR = 0.0177. The obtained fit indices indicated a good fit. The scale-item-total score correlations were found to range from r = 0.816 to r = 0.952 for the employees' version and from r = 0.922 to r = 0.968 for the leaders' version, which were determined to be at an acceptable level. It was determined that the Cronbach's alpha (α) reliability coefficient of the scale was 0.98 in the employees' version and the Cronbach's α coefficients of its subdimensions were 0.93 for working alliance, 0.96 for open communication, 0.97 for learning and development, and 0.96 for progress and results. In the leaders' version, the Cronbach's α reliability coefficient was 0.99, while the Cronbach's α coefficients of its subdimensions were found to be 0.93 for working alliance, 0.96 for open communication, 0.97 for learning and development, and 0.96 for progress and results. Conclusion: It has been determined that the CBLS is a valid and reliable measurement tool for Turkish nursing employees and managers.

Assessing workplace well-being in healthcare: The violence-prevention climate and its relationship with workplace happiness.

To identify the relationship between the violence-prevention climate and workplace happiness in hospitals. The secondary objective is to adapt a valid and reliable scale to a different culture in healthcare settings. Healthcare settings are not immune to the harmful effects of violence, which can exacerbate existing challenges such as staff shortages. In the midst of these challenges, organizational efforts to ensure the safety of health workers are critical. These efforts can contribute positively to workers' happiness or well-being. Using a cross-sectional design with 400 healthcare professionals from five hospitals in Trabzon, Turkey, data collection involved the Violence-Prevention Climate Scale and Workplace Happiness Scale. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to test the Turkish validity and reliability of the scale, and the consistency coefficient was calculated. The findings revealed that, on average, employees exhibited high levels of violence-prevention climate ( = 4.22) and moderate levels of workplace happiness ( =3.70). Subsequently, correlation analysis unveiled a statistically significant association between the dimensions of violence-prevention climate and workplace happiness (p<0.05, r=0.392). It was observed that those who experienced violence and did not feel safe in the workplace had lower levels of happiness. The instances of healthcare workers being exposed to violence identified in the study largely align with previous theories related to both individual and organizational effects. Violence-prevention climate affects the safety and workplace happiness of workers. Employees expect their managers to seriously consider all reports of violence. In this context, creating a violence-prevention climate would be a good start. According to WHO 2030 targets, in an environment where there is a significant shortage of healthcare personnel, especially nurses, ensuring that existing employees work in a safer and happier environment will make a positive contribution to healthcare systems.

Examination of Coaches’ Daytime Sleepiness Levels in Terms of Gender, Physical Activity Level and Waist Circumference

Introduction and Aim: The aim of this study is to examine coaches’ daytime sleepiness levels in terms of gender, physical activity level and some anthropometric variables. Materials and Methods: Participants in the study were 330 coaches, 173 of whom were women, working in the branches of basketball, boxing, fitness, football, karate, kickboxing, taekwondo and volleyball in the Bağcılar district of Istanbul. The participants’ daytime sleepiness levels were determined with the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, whose Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by İzci et al. (2008), while their physical activity levels were determined with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short form, whose Turkish validity and reliability study was performed by Öztürk (2005). The participants’ anthropometric characteristics (body weight, height and waist circumference) were assessed on a self-report basis. Findings: Female coaches’ scores on the Epworth Sleepiness Scale were higher than those of male coaches (p &lt; 0.05). In terms of physical activity level, male coaches’ IPAQ scores were higher than those of female coaches (p = 0.00). Waist circumferences and body mass indices (BMI) of male coaches were higher than those of female coaches (p = 0.00). No correlation was found between daytime sleepiness level and BMI (r = .066) or waist circumference (r = -.050) (p &gt; 0.05). A significant negative correlation was found between physical activity level and daytime sleepiness level (r = -113, p &lt; 0.05). Conclusion: The detection of a significant negative correlation between physical activity level and daytime sleepiness level indicates that physical activity is important for sleep health, which is similar to the literature. However, the fact that the study participants were young makes it difficult to explain the relationships between physical activity, gender, daytime sleepiness level and body composition. Repeating the study with middle-aged adults and older adults may produce different results

Validity, Reliability, and Factor Structure of the Suicide Crisis Scale in Turkish.

In our study, we aimed to adapt the Suicide Crisis Inventory (SCI), which can be used specifically to assess the acute phase of suicide, to the Turkish population by examining its Turkish validity and reliability in a non-clinical sample. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 300 university students aged 18-24 years were evaluated online using the Socio-demographic and Clinical Data Form, the SCI, and the Suicide Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ). Criterion validity, discriminative validity, and factor analyses (exploratory and confirmatory) were conducted for the validity of the SCI, and internal consistency and item-total correlations were examined for reliability analyses. Additionally, a linear regression model was constructed to assess the predictive validity of the SCI. The predictive validity of past SCI scores was evaluated using a simple regression model. When the linear regression model was tested with SCI scores as the independent variable and SBQ scores as the dependent variable [F(1-298) = 203.625; P = .000], it was found that the independent variable explained 41% of the variance in the dependent variable (r = 0.637; r 2 = 0.406). SCI scores significantly predicted SBQ scores (t = 14.270; B = 0.047; Bsth = 0.003; β = 0.647; P = .000). In the validity analysis, the items removed from the scale could be evaluated for the total score, as they did not belong to any factor as originally specified. When items were removed, the total item reliability was Cronbach's alpha = 0.981. We believe that the SCI will be a useful tool in assessing short-term suicide risk in a Turkish sample and in conducting scientific research. The SCI was found to be sufficient for use in a Turkish sample for the evaluation of short-term suicide risk, considering some limitations.