Cross-cultural survey development: The Colon Cancer Screening Behaviors Survey for South Asian populations

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Arlene S. Bierman¹  Joanne Crawford²  Dorcas Beaton³  Farah Ahmad⁴ 

[1] Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI), Agency for Health Care Research and Quality;Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Brock University;Musculoskeletal Health and Outcomes Research, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital;School of Health Policy and Management, Faculty of Health, York University;

关键词: Early detection of cancer;    Colorectal cancer screening;    Health behaviours;    South Asian;    Survey;    Measurement;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13104-017-3098-3

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Objective The objective of this work was to develop a survey that considered cultural relevance and diversity of South Asian populations, with the aim of describing or predicting factors that influence colorectal cancer screening intention and adherence. The scientifically rigorous approach for survey development informed the final phase of an exploratory mixed method study. This initial survey was later cross-culturally translated and adapted into the Urdu language, and thereafter, items were cognitively tested for conceptual relevance among South Asian immigrants. Results The initial development of the Colon Cancer Screening Behaviours Survey for South Asian populations was completed using a number of steps. Development involved: the identification of key concepts and conceptual model; literature search for candidate measures and critical appraisal; and, expert consultation to select relevant measures. Five published surveys included measures that covered concepts relevant to South Asians and colorectal cancer screening behaviours. However, measures from these surveys missed content that emerged through parallel field work with South Asians, and additions were required along with item modifications. In the final stage, cross-cultural translation and adaptation into Urdu, and cognitive testing were completed. Future research will require an examination of proposed relationships, and psychometric testing of measures in the survey.

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