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Mohd Ihsani Mahmood1, Shamsul Azhar Shah2, Norfazilah Ahmad2

  • 1Community Health Department, UKM Medical Center, National University of Malaysia, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. mmihsani@yahoo.com.

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This study validated the Cancer Screening Perception Scale (CSPS) for assessing perceptions of cancer screening among high-risk individuals. The CSPS demonstrates strong psychometric properties for use in research and clinical settings.

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Cancer screening perception scaleConstruct validationFactor analysisPsychometrics

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Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Psychometrics
  • Cancer Prevention Research

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of cancer screening perceptions is crucial for targeted interventions.
  • Existing tools may not adequately capture the multifaceted nature of these perceptions.
  • The Health Belief Model provides a theoretical framework for understanding health behaviors, including screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish the construct validity of the newly developed Cancer Screening Perception Scale (CSPS).
  • To assess the perception of cancer screening in general among high-risk, healthy, asymptomatic individuals.
  • To provide a psychometrically sound instrument for future research and application.

Main Methods:

  • Scale development based on literature review and The Health Belief Model.
  • Expert review for face validity and pretesting with healthcare workers.
  • Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) on data from 300 respondents.

Main Results:

  • EFA identified five constructs: perceived severity, susceptibility, benefits, barriers, and cues for action.
  • CFA confirmed good model fit (GFI=0.936, CFI=0.935, RMSEA=0.076).
  • High internal consistency was found for all subscales (Cronbach's alpha ranging from 0.864 to 0.940).

Conclusions:

  • The Cancer Screening Perception Scale (CSPS) exhibits promising psychometric properties.
  • The CSPS is a valid and reliable tool for measuring cancer screening perceptions in high-risk, asymptomatic adults.
  • The scale is suitable for use in larger-scale studies and clinical settings.