Turkish of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

NCT06807476 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 2024-SBB-0605
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 510
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women. Design: The study was methodological type. Methods: The study conducted between Aug 9 and December 30, 2024, with 510 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale.

Conditions

Acupuncture; Reliability and Validity

Keywords

Turkish

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

  The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture.

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Study Arms (1)

Validity and reliability

Other: Validity and reliability

Interventions

Validity and reliability OTHER

The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture. Sub-dimensions: Sub-Dimension 1 (Items 1-10): Willingness to Try Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 2 (Items 11-20): Belief in the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 3 (Items 21-30): Comfort in the Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 4 (Items 31-40): Concerns and Preferences

Validity and reliability

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Women over 18 age, living in Turkiye, using social media (Facebook, Instagram), and agreeing to participate in the study

You may qualify if:

• Individuals who are over the age of 18,
• Live in Turkey,
• Use social media, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Women who do not know how to read or write Turkish,
• Have hearing or vision problems or mental disabilities,
• Do not have social media,
• Do not volunteer to participate in the study will not be included in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University: lead
• Bartın Unıversity: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Bartın University

Bartın, 74010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Reproducibility of Results

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research Design; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Evaluation Studies as Topic; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 29, 2025
• First Posted: February 4, 2025
• Study Start: August 9, 2024
• Primary Completion: August 10, 2024
• Study Completion: December 30, 2024
• Last Updated: February 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)