Psychometric properties of an Arabic safety attitude questionnaire : short form 2006
Joint Authors
Rashidian, Arash
al-ٍSus, Ayman
Akbarisari, Ali
Abu Zaydih, Hatim
Radwan, Mahmud
al-Jish, Yusuf
Source
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 2 (31 Mar. 2017), pp.115-123, 9 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-03-31
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: There is a widespread interest in exploring healthcare providers’ attitudes and perceptions about patient safety culture.
This study was done to determine the reliability and validity of the Arabic version of Safety Attitude Questionnaire (SAQ) in Palestinian hospitals.
Methods: This was a methodological study and the SAQ was translated into Arabic using the forward-backward translation technique.
Four Ministry of Health hospitals in the Gaza Strip were randomly selected, and proportionate systematic sampling was followed to select the participants.
Questionnaires were distributed to 370 physicians and nurses.
Face and content validity were tested, and the content validity index was determined using the average approach.
Internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach’s alpha, split-half reliability, and intercorrelation between the questionnaire scales.
Construct validity was assessed through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
Results: A total of 339 questionnaires were received, giving a response rate of 91.6%.
Questionnaire acceptability was good and relevant to the study purpose.
Cronbach’s alpha value was 77.7 (74.7–82.2).
Goodness of fit indices from the confirmatory factor analysis showed a satisfactory model fit: comparative fit of indices (CFI = 0.797), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA = 0.085), and standardized root square residual (SRMR = 0.074).
Factor analysis with varimax rotation revealed that six factors explained 62.3% of the variance.
Conclusions: The Arabic version of SAQ (short form 2006) is valid and reliable, and shows a satisfactory model of fit.
This instrument shows promise to be a sound tool to assess the safety culture in Palestinian hospitals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-ٍSus, Ayman& Akbarisari, Ali& Rashidian, Arash& al-Jish, Yusuf& Radwan, Mahmud& Abu Zaydih, Hatim. 2017. Psychometric properties of an Arabic safety attitude questionnaire : short form 2006. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 32, no. 2, pp.115-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784727
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-ٍSus, Ayman…[et al.]. Psychometric properties of an Arabic safety attitude questionnaire : short form 2006. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 32, no. 2 (Mar. 2017), pp.115-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784727
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-ٍSus, Ayman& Akbarisari, Ali& Rashidian, Arash& al-Jish, Yusuf& Radwan, Mahmud& Abu Zaydih, Hatim. Psychometric properties of an Arabic safety attitude questionnaire : short form 2006. Oman Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 32, no. 2, pp.115-123.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-784727
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 122-123
Record ID
BIM-784727