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

Abstract

Background: Brucellosis is the most common zoonosis worldwide. Prevention of brucellosis is based on surveillance and prevention of  risk factors.

Aim: The aim of this methodological study, conducted with breeders living in Kütahya, was to perform the Turkish  adaptation, validity and reliability study of the Brucellosis Prevention Questionnaire (BPQ).

Methods: This methodological study was conducted on breeders living in the villages of Kütahya in Türkiye between May and November 2021. Cultural adaptation–language  validity and construct (concept) validity of the scale were evaluated. Item total score correlation, internal consistency, and test–retest  correlation was used to evaluate the reliability of the scale.

Results: According to factor analysis, the variance explained in the five‑dimensional structure was 61.8%. A positive correlation was found between the mean BPQ score and Health Perception Scale scores  (r = 0.170; P = 0.005). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of the BPQ was found to be 0.944.

Conclusion: Findings from validity and reliability  studies show that the Turkish version of the BPQ is a valid and reliable scale in Turkish society and culture.