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[Test on knowledge about climacteric: development and validation process].
F M García Padilla1, V López Santos, A Contreras Martín
1Departamento de Enfermería, Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Huelva.
Atencion Primaria
|March 28, 2001
Summary
This study developed and validated a menopause knowledge test for Andalusian women. The reliable instrument assesses biological, psychological, social, health risks, and care aspects of menopause.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Psychometrics
- Women's Health
Context:
- Developed within the Autonomous Community of Andalusia.
- Pilot study involved 150 Andalusian women.
- Utilized quota sampling based on age, habitat, and education.
Purpose:
- To construct and validate a comprehensive knowledge test on menopause.
- To assess understanding across biological, psychological, social, health risks, and care dimensions.
- To provide a reliable instrument for evaluating menopause-related knowledge.
Summary:
- A 56-item true/false questionnaire was developed using the Delphi Technique.
- The questionnaire covers four dimensions: biological, psychological/social, health risks, and care activities.
- Validated for internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.86), stability (t=1.09), and equivalence (ICC=0.761).
Impact:
- Provides a stable and reliable tool for assessing menopause knowledge.
- Enables independent evaluation across different times and questioners.
- Facilitates better understanding and management of menopause in the region.