To determine the validity and reliability of the 30-item Turkish version of the Preventive Health Behaviour Scale for Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID-PHB-T-30), highlighting its significance for public health.
Key Findings:
The EID-PHB-T-30 scale comprehensively measures protective health behaviours against emerging infectious diseases, validated through statistical analysis.
The scale includes dimensions for mask usage, hand hygiene, contact safety, environmental cleaning, and psychological coping, each supported by empirical data.
The adaptation of the scale into Turkish is culturally appropriate and scientifically valid, ensuring relevance to the local population.
Interpretation:
The findings are expected to enhance understanding of factors influencing preventive behaviours, aiding in the development of targeted public health interventions and contributing to global public health literature.
Limitations:
The study is limited to a specific geographic area in Turkey, which may affect generalizability to other regions.
Cross-sectional design limits the ability to infer causality, necessitating further longitudinal studies.
Conclusion:
The EID-PHB-T-30 scale is a valuable tool for assessing protective behaviours against emerging infectious diseases, aiding in public health planning and interventions, and providing a framework for future research.
