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Developing the scale of genetic/genomic awareness in pediatric nurses
Emine Bayrak Aykan1, Berna Eren Fidancı2
1Ankara Medipol University, Nursing Department - Anafartalar Blok, Talatpaşa Boulevard, Biga 2 Street, Nu:2, 06050 Al Ankara, Turkey.
Objective:
In recent years, genomic information and technology have been increasingly integrated into healthcare services for the prevention of genetic diseases, screening, diagnosis, treatment selection, and follow-up of treatment efficacy. The aim of the study was to develop the Scale of Genetic/Genomic Awareness in Pediatric Nurses (SGAPN) and to evaluate its psychometric properties.
Material And Methods:
This was a methodological study covering the development of the SGAPN and testing its psychometric properties. SGAPN items were developed based on a literature review and were evaluated by content validity. The SGAPN was then tested for internal consistency coefficients, face validity, criterion validity, and construct validity in a convenience sample of 280 pediatric nurses.
Results:
The SGAPN is a scale consisting of 32 items. Its Cronbach alpha value was calculated as 0.893. It has a structure with three factors including "genetic/genomic information" (13 items), "genetic transmission information" (7 items), and "genetic education and practices" (12 items). The Cronbach alpha values of the factors were 0.845, 0.600, and 0.893, respectively.
Conclusion:
It is suggested that the SGAPN can be used as a valid and reliable scale in the evaluation of the genetic/genomic information, education, and practices of pediatric nurses.
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