Adaptation of the short questionnaire to assess changes in lifestyle-related behaviors during COVID-19 pandemic in Turkish: A validity reliability study

Abstract

Aim: In this study, ' 'A Short Questionnaire to Assess Changes In Lifestyle-Related Behavior Adaptation of During COVID 19 Pandemic into Turkish was carried out to examine its reliability and validity in the Turkish sample. Method: The study was conducted through an online questionnaire with a total of 160 people, 58.8 % of whom were women, between the ages of 18-65 years (31.24±11.35). The relevant validity and reliability tests were conducted for the Turkish adaptation of the translated questionnaire. Results: In the study, it was determined that the sample size (KMO=0.812) and the items were sufficient for factor analysis (χ2= 819.879; p<0.01). The results of the explanatory factor analysis explained 68,239% of the total variability of the questionnaire and were accepted as 4 dimensions. According to the confirmatory factor analysis, it was determined that the structural equation model result of the scale was significant at the p=0.000 level, and it was related to the 13 items forming the scale and the four-factor questionnaire structure. When the goodness of fit index of the questionnaire was evaluated, it was found that it had acceptable fit with RMSEA 0.080; It has been found that it is in perfect agreement with χ2 2.011. Factor loads of all items were determined to be between 0.647 and 0.828. The Cronbach's Alpha coefficient of the questionnaire was found to be 0.866. Conclusion: As a result of the validity and reliability tests for the Turkish version of the questionnaire, it has been revealed that it is a valid and reliable measurement tool that can be used in health institutions.