Development and psychometric evaluation of the Khaini Smokeless Tobacco Dependence Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Khaini is a smokeless tobacco (SLT) product commonly used in the South-Asian region. It is the most common smokeless tobacco product used in India, having a prevalence of 11.2% and is used by 104.1 million adults. No scales exist to assess khaini dependence. Existing scales available to assess dependence on smokeless tobacco products are not ideal as these are adapted from cigarette dependence scales and developed for western populations. This study aimed to develop a khaini dependence scale and assess its reliability and validity.

Methods

Recommended methods for scale development were followed for item development, scale development and scale evaluation. Scale development was guided by a theoretical framework, a review of existing scales and in-depth interviews

SUBMITTER: Thawal VP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10016084 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature