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Evaluation of healthy life skills of 8-10-year-old children: A scale development study
Habip Balsak1, Emrah Köseoğlu2, Mehmet Güney2
1Department of Midwifery, Batman University School of Health Sciences, Batman, Turkey.
Background:
The present study aimed to develop a measurement tool to evaluate the healthy life skills of children aged 8-10 who had reading and comprehension skills.
Methods:
A total of 901 students, who were between the ages of 8 and 10, studying in the 3rd and 4th grades of 12 different primary schools in Turkey, were included in the study. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were used to evaluate the validity of the data obtained in the study.
Results:
Confirmatory Factor Analysis revealed that the scale, comprising 22 items and four sub-dimensions, demonstrated a strong model fit. The total variance explained by the scale was 40.92 %. The identified sub-dimensions were labeled as 'Protection of Health,' 'Cleaning and Hygiene,' 'Sports and Activity,' and 'Proper Nutrition.' Additionally, the Omega Reliability Coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.831, indicating high reliability.
Conclusion:
The scale developed in the present study is a valid and reliable tool for healthcare staff and teachers to evaluate the healthy life skills of children aged 8-10 years.
Practice Implication:
The scale can guide healthcare professionals and educators in assessing and improving healthy life skills in children aged 8-10 years.
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