Development and validation of a Weight Literacy Scale in English and Spanish.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To develop and validate a Weight Literacy Scale in English and Spanish for adults.

Methods

The two-phase study utilized quantitative and qualitative methods. Phase 1 of the study consisted of developing an initial survey (English and Spanish versions) assessing weight literacy based on a review of the literature; conducting semi-structured interviews with content experts (N = 9) to refine survey items; and conducting in-person cognitive interviews with 20 study participants (N = 10 English-speaking and N = 10 Spanish-speaking adults) for survey pre-testing. Survey items were modified based on Phase 1 findings. Phase 2 consisted of a psychometric study of the Weight Literacy Scale developed in Phase 1. Procedures included administering the Weight Literacy Scale to

SUBMITTER: Wang ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6200187 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature