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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.
Background:
There is no gold standard outcome assessment for asthma first-aid knowledge. We therefore aimed to develop and validate an asthma first-aid knowledge questionnaire (AFAKQ) to be used before and after educational interventions.
Methods:
The AFAKQ was developed based on a content analysis of existing asthma knowledge questionnaires and current asthma management guidelines. Content and face validity was performed by a review panel consisting of expert respiratory physicians, researchers and parents of school aged children. A 21 item questionnaire was then pilot tested among a sample of caregivers, health professionals and pharmacy students. Exploratory Factor analysis was performed to determine internal consistency.
Results:
The initial 46 item version of the AFAKQ, was reduced to 21 items after revision by the expert panel. This was then pilot tested amongst 161 participants and further reduced to 14 items. The exploratory factor analysis revealed a parsimonious one factor solution with a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.77 with the 14 item AFAKQ.
Conclusion:
The AFAKQ is a valid tool ready for application in evaluating the impact of educational interventions on asthma first-aid knowledge.
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