Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Preventive Health Behavior Scale in a Turkish Context
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By
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Nazlı Hacıalioğlu
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Nihan Türkoğlu
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Esra Boyraz Şeker
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February 23, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Preventive Health Behavior Scale in a Turkish Context
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) |
| Key Mechanisms | Preventive health behaviors influenced by risk perception, self-efficacy, and behavioral intention. |
| Target Population | General public in Turkey |
| Care Setting | Primary healthcare centers |
Key Highlights
- Development of a comprehensive scale for assessing protective behaviors against EIDs.
- Scale includes dimensions for mask usage, hand hygiene, contact safety, and environmental cleaning.
- Adaptation of the scale into Turkish enhances cultural relevance and validity.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Utilize the EID-PHB-T-30 to assess community protective behaviors.
Management
- Implement behavioral interventions based on scale findings to enhance public health responses.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of protective behaviors using the scale.
Risks
- Failure to adopt protective behaviors may lead to increased transmission of EIDs.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals registered at primary healthcare centers in eastern Turkey.
Understanding factors influencing preventive behaviors can guide public health strategies.
Clinical Best Practices
- Encourage the adoption of protective health behaviors through community education.
- Utilize theoretical models to inform interventions targeting protective behaviors.
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