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Occupational Health Literacy Scale development and validation in Italy: a pilot study
Emanuele Cannizzaro1, Ginevra Malta1
1Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Childcare, Internal Medicine, and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), Italy.
Public Health
|August 22, 2024
Summary
The Occupational Health Literacy Scale (OHLS) was successfully adapted and validated for Italian workers, proving to be a reliable tool for assessing occupational health literacy and informing workplace interventions.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Psychometrics
- Health Literacy Assessment
Background:
- Occupational health literacy is crucial for worker safety and well-being.
- Existing tools may not be culturally relevant for diverse workforces.
- Validating instruments ensures accurate assessment in specific populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To adapt and validate the Occupational Health Literacy Scale (OHLS) for the Italian workforce.
- To assess the psychometric properties of the OHLS in an Italian context.
- To ensure the scale's relevance and applicability for Italian workers.
Main Methods:
- Observational and descriptive study design.
- Translation, back-translation, and expert review for cultural adaptation.
- Pilot testing and anonymous administration to 398 Italian workers.
Main Results:
- The adapted Italian OHLS demonstrated excellent psychometric properties.
- The scale showed a strong model fit and high internal consistency.
- Factorial structures confirmed robust construct validity, aligning with theoretical expectations.
Conclusions:
- The validated Italian OHLS is a reliable instrument for measuring occupational health literacy in Italian workers.
- This tool can support targeted occupational health awareness campaigns and interventions.
- The findings support the broader use of the OHLS in Italian-speaking populations to enhance workplace health.
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