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The Comprehensive Prevention Knowledge and Applications Survey Instrument: its validity and reliability
R Moser1, K L McCance, K R Smith
1Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City 84132.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|May 11, 1991
Summary
This study developed and validated the Comprehensive Prevention Knowledge and Applications Survey Instrument. This tool effectively measures primary care physicians' prevention knowledge and practices, including sexually transmitted disease prevention.
Area of Science:
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
- Medical Education
Background:
- Limited tools exist to assess primary care physicians' (PCPs) prevention practices.
- There is a need for instruments evaluating knowledge and application of preventive medicine, including sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test a comprehensive survey instrument.
- To evaluate PCPs' current knowledge, counseling skills, and application of preventive medicine.
Main Methods:
- A 74-item survey instrument, the Comprehensive Prevention Knowledge and Applications Survey Instrument, was designed.
- Content validity was established by four experts in preventive medicine and public health.
- Reliability testing involved a random sample of 315 family physicians, with replication on 432 additional physicians for stability.
Main Results:
- The instrument demonstrated strong content validity.
- Both internal consistency reliability and stability reliability were confirmed through testing.
- The survey effectively measures knowledge, counseling capabilities, and application of preventive practices.
Conclusions:
- The Comprehensive Prevention Knowledge and Applications Survey Instrument is a reliable and valid tool.
- This instrument can be used to assess PCPs' engagement in preventive medicine and STD prevention activities.
- It provides a foundation for improving preventive care education and practice.