Validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale (WSWS-K) for use in clinical practice and research on Korean smokers.

Methods

The Wisconsin Smoking Withdrawal Scale was translated into Korean and then back-translated into English. The authors reviewed the translation and back-translation and approved the final questionnaire draft. The validity and reliability of the WSWS-K were evaluated based on data collected from 300 participants. Construct validity was evaluated with a confirmatory factor analysis. Criterion-related validity was assessed by examining the relationships between the subscales of the WSWS-K and the matched items of the Korean version of the Minnesota Nicotine Withdrawal Scale (

SUBMITTER: Joo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7820660 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature