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Development and validation of an asthma first aid knowledge questionnaire.
Kate Luckie1, Tsz Chun Pang2, Vicky Kritikos3
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sydney, Australia.
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP
|June 13, 2017
Summary
A new Asthma First-Aid Knowledge Questionnaire (AFAKQ) was developed and validated. This 14-item tool effectively measures asthma first-aid knowledge, proving useful for educational interventions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Respiratory Medicine
- Health Assessment
Background:
- Lack of a standardized assessment for asthma first-aid knowledge.
- Need for a reliable tool to evaluate educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Asthma First-Aid Knowledge Questionnaire (AFAKQ).
- To create a reliable measure for assessing asthma first-aid knowledge before and after educational programs.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of existing questionnaires and guidelines.
- Expert review for content and face validity.
- Pilot testing and exploratory factor analysis for internal consistency.
Main Results:
- Developed a 14-item Asthma First-Aid Knowledge Questionnaire (AFAKQ).
- Achieved a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.77, indicating good internal consistency.
- Confirmed a one-factor solution for the questionnaire.
Conclusions:
- The AFAKQ is a validated and reliable tool.
- Ready for use in evaluating the effectiveness of asthma first-aid educational interventions.
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