Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Face Mask Perceptions Scale
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Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Face Mask Perception scale in Turkish society.
Materials and methods: The research was carried out on nurses working in city Training and Research Hospital. The research was carried out between October 2021. “Data from 334 participants were collected. The data in the study were collected using the Introductory Questionnaire and Face Mask Perception Scale prepared by the researchers.
Results: According to the factor analysis, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of the scale was 0.91, the Barlett's Test result was significant (p<0.001) and no item was removed from the scale. The scale consists of 32 items in total. The scale has an eight-factor structure and the total variance explanation rate is 85.49%. The Cronbach Alpha value of the scale is 0.94. Scoring of the scale is a seven-point Likert type, with a score of 1.00, Strongly Agree, and 7.00. The developed scale has thirty-two items and eight sub-dimensions.
Conclusion: As a result of the analyzes and reliability measurements, it shows that the Face Mask Perceptions Scale is a suitable scale for Turkish society.
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