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- Title
Translation, cultural adaptation, validity and reliability of the moral sensitivity questionnaire for use in Arab countries.
- Authors
Bayoumy, Hala Mohamed Mohamed; Halabi, Jehad O.; Esheaba, Ola Mamdouh
- Abstract
Background: Moral sensitivity is a core element for decision-making among nurses. It is necessary to understand the existing levels of moral sensitivity among health professionals using validated instruments. The Moral Sensitivity Questionnaire (MSQ) is developed within the context of Western culture and there is no prior testing among Arab nurses. Materials and Methods: This study explored the psychometric properties of Arabic-translated version of the MSQ among a sample of 338 S audi nursing students. Pilot testing of the Arabic version revealed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.73. Results: The questionnaire has a good internal consistency, with Cronbach's alpha of 0.82 and item-total correlation values ranging from 0.19 to 0.44. A 7-factor structure was illustrated by exploratory factor analysis. Conclusions: The questionnaire showed strong psychometric properties among the study individuals. Assessment of moral sensitivity among Arab nurses using this translated questionnaire is recommended for ensuring professional ethical conduct.
- Subjects
ARAB countries; CULTURAL adaptation; NURSES' attitudes; CRONBACH'S alpha; EXPLORATORY factor analysis; SOCIAL history
- Publication
Saudi Journal for Health Sciences, 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3, p151
- ISSN
2278-1900
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/sjhs.sjhs_97_17