Psychometric Properties for the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire in Child and Youth Health Clinics and School Health Services: A Validation Study

• DOI: 10.1002/nop2.70228
• Publication Date: 2025-04-22T09:20:18Z
• Authors: Ingrid Oma Langeland; Eva Langeland; Ellen C. T. Deilkås; Elin Salemonsen; Roy M. Nilsen; Dag Hofoss; Gunnar Tschudi Bo...
• Keywords: Content Validity

ABSTRACT Aim To test and describe the reliability, content construct validity for Norwegian translated version of Safety Attitudes Questionnaire—Ambulatory Version (SAQ‐A) in child youth health clinics school services. Design A validation study addressing validity. Methods The SAQ‐A was used to measure five factors: teamwork climate, safety job satisfaction, perceptions management working conditions. Research has indicated that sixth SAQ factor, stress recognition, contributes poorly climate construct, it therefore excluded from final hypothesised model. An online data collection. Content addressed. Furthermore, reliability were analysed using corrected item total correlation confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) assessing internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha). COSMIN reporting guideline as a framework reference designing quality domains this measurement properties line with EQUATOR guidelines. Results 361 respondents (45% invitees) completed survey. Of these, 307 responses included CFA. evaluated good services context. CFA satisfactory model fit ( ꭓ 2 /df, root mean square error approximation [RMSEA], PCLOSE Hoelter 0.05). However, Comparative Fit Index (CFI) not satisfactory. factors ranged α ≥ 0.70–0.81. Conclusion This SAQ‐A, factors, is adequate measuring healthcare professionals Norway. Public Contribution carried out collaboration an interdisciplinary user group including 10 professionals.