Transcultural Adaptation and Validation of the Turkish Version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM) Questionnaire

Authors : Sennur BAŞ, Figen EROL URSAVAŞ

Pages : 85-94

Doi:10.30621/jbachs.1213402

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Publication Date : 2023-09-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: To analyze the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(BCAM-Tr);. Material and Methods: This was cross-cultural adaptation and validation study. The study sample consisted of a total of 552 women who volunteered to participate in the study between December 2020 and November 2021. Data were collected using a descriptive characteristics form and the BCAM-Tr. The validity of the BCAM-Tr was tested with language validity, content validity, construct validity insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(first-level Confirmatory Factor Analysis and comparison of known groups); analyses. Reliability was evaluated by conducting test-retest analysis and internal consistency Results: The BCAM-Tr showed good test-retest reliability insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Intraclass Correlation Coefficient=0.89); and internal consistency insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Cronbach’s alpha=0.89);. Cohen’s kappa coefficients indicated moderate to excellent agreement insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(0.55-0.96);. Confirmatory factor analysis confirmed a two‐factor structure. Health professionals had higher correct response rates than women in the general population insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p=0.0001);, indicating good construct validity. Conclusion : The BCAM-Tr was shown to be valid and reliable for assessing breast cancer awareness in Turkish women.
Keywords : Awareness, breast cancer, psychometrics, reliability, validity

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