Brucellosis Prevention Questionnaire (BPQ): Adaptation to Turkish Culture, Validity and Reliability Study

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Brucellosis is a significant global zoonotic disease, necessitating effective prevention strategies.
• Surveillance and risk factor management are key to controlling brucellosis transmission.

Purpose of the Study:

• To adapt and validate the Brucellosis Prevention Questionnaire (BPQ) for the Turkish population.
• To assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the BPQ among breeders.

Main Methods:

• A methodological study was conducted with breeders in Kütahya, Türkiye.
• Evaluated cultural adaptation, language validity, and construct validity.
• Assessed reliability using item-total correlation, internal consistency, and test-retest correlation.

Main Results:

• Factor analysis revealed a five-dimensional structure explaining 61.8% of the variance.
• A significant positive correlation was observed between BPQ scores and Health Perception Scale scores (r = 0.170; P = 0.005).
• The Turkish BPQ demonstrated high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.944.

Conclusions:

• The Turkish version of the BPQ is a valid and reliable instrument.
• The validated BPQ can be effectively used in Turkish society and culture for brucellosis prevention research.