Development and Validation of an Instrument to Assess the Cognitive, Behavioral, and Environmental Factors Related to Sodium Intake in Adult Canadians: The Behavioral Assessment Instrument for Dietary Sodium.

ABSTRACT:

Background

High sodium intake is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases, with most Canadians exceeding recommended levels. Population-wide sodium-reduction interventions include monitoring sodium knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors as a core activity. However, there is a lack of developed instruments incorporating qualitative research and behavioral theories, accompanied by robust validation methods and psychometric testing.

Objectives

This study aimed to develop and validate a comprehensive instrument, the Behavioral Assessment Instrument for dietary Sodium (BAIS), assessing cognitive, behavioral, and environmental influences on sodium intake among Canadian adults.

Methods

Item development was informed by a prior national sodium survey, a Canadian qualitati

SUBMITTER: Al Ghali R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670086 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature