Validation of an instrument to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding occupational accident prevention among rice farmers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the hazardous nature of rice farming, limited evidence exists regarding farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) toward accident prevention, and no standardized instrument is currently available to measure these dimensions in Vietnam or comparable contexts. This study aimed to develop and validate a psychometrically sound instrument for assessing rice farmers' KAP related to occupational accident prevention.

Methods

Instrument development and validation were carried out in three stages. First, an initial item pool was generated through an extensive review of existing literature. Second, content validity was established through expert consultation involving professionals in agriculture, occupational health, and public health. Third, a pilot study

SUBMITTER: Nguyen MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12654874 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature