Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Preventive Health Behavior Scale in a Turkish Context - Takeaways - MDSpire

Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Preventive Health Behavior Scale in a Turkish Context

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  • Nazlı Hacıalioğlu

  • Nihan Türkoğlu

  • Esra Boyraz Şeker

  • February 23, 2026

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    Emerging infectious diseases pose significant public health threats, necessitating effective preventive health behaviors among individuals.

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    The study aims to validate and assess the reliability of the Turkish version of the Preventive Health Behavior Scale for Emerging Infectious Diseases.

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    The EID-PHB-T-30 scale includes multiple dimensions of protective behaviors, addressing various transmission routes of emerging infections.

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    Existing scales often lack comprehensive coverage of protective behaviors applicable to the general public, highlighting the need for the EID-PHB.

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    The findings from this study are expected to enhance understanding of factors influencing preventive behaviors and contribute to global public health.

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Validation and Reliability Assessment of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Preventive Health Behavior Scale in a Turkish Context

  • by Nazlı Hacıalioğlu, Nihan Türkoğlu, Esra Boyraz Şeker

  • February 23, 2026

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