Update and validation of the Canadian Behavior, Attitude and Nutrition Knowledge Survey (C-BANKS 2.0)

Frontiers in Public Health

Public Health

Joyce Hayek¹  Mark R. Lafave¹  Lynne M. Z. Lafave² 

[1] Department of Health and Physical Education, Mount Royal University, Calgary, AB, Canada;null;

关键词: nutrition;    questionnaire;    knowledge;    attitude;    behavior;    validation;    healthy environments;    community;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpubh.2023.1261146

 received in 2023-07-19, accepted in 2023-09-19,  发布年份 2023

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

AimUnderstanding knowledge, attitudes and behaviors related to nutrition is crucial in developing effective intervention strategies to promote healthy eating habits. This study revised and updated the Canadian Behavior, Attitude and Nutrition Knowledge Survey (C-BANKS) to align with the current Canada’s Food Guide and dietary guidance and report on its reliability and validity with a new population.MethodData from 167 early childhood educators were recruited to test the revised C-BANKS’ reliability and validity. Reliability, as measured by internal consistency, was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha, while concurrent validity was determined by correlating the C-BANKS 2.0 scores with the CHEERS (Creating Healthy Eating and Active Environments Survey) and Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ). Responsiveness was assessed by comparing a baseline C-BANKS 2.0 score to a post-test score after completing an online healthy eating and physical activity educational intervention.ResultsThe adapted C-BANKS 2.0 questionnaire demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha >0.70) and construct validity with related measures CHEERS and MEQ (p < 0.05). The C-BANKS 2.0 demonstrated strong responsiveness. Specifically, C-BANKS 2.0 scores increased after the nutrition education intervention (p < 0.001). Additionally, there were no signs of floor or ceiling effects.ConclusionThe adapted C-BANKS 2.0 demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency, construct validity, and responsiveness to measure of nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors in an early childhood educator population. The revised C-BANKS 2.0 provides insight into the key factors that influence dietary habits thereby informing the design and evaluation of effective nutrition community intervention programs.

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