Occupational Health Literacy Scale development and validation in Italy: a pilot study.

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  • Author(s): Cannizzaro E;Cannizzaro E; Malta G; Malta G
  • Source:
    Public health [Public Health] 2024 Nov; Vol. 236, pp. 85-92. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 21.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article; Validation Study; Observational Study
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: Netherlands NLM ID: 0376507 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1476-5616 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00333506 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Public Health Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2003- : Amsterdam : Elsevier
      Original Publication: London ; New York : Academic Press
    • Subject Terms:
      Health Literacy* ; Psychometrics* ; Occupational Health*; Humans ; Italy ; Pilot Projects ; Female ; Male ; Adult ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires/standards ; Middle Aged ; Translations
    • Abstract:
      Objectives: This study aimed to adapt and validate the Occupational Health Literacy Scale (OHLS) for the Italian workforce, assessing its psychometric properties and ensuring its relevance and applicability within this specific cultural setting.
      Study Design: Validation process by observational and descriptive study.
      Methods: Initially, two members of the research team independently translated the original OHLS into Italian. Subsequent comparisons and syntheses of these translations produced a unified Italian document. To ensure translation accuracy, this document was then retranslated back into English. An expert committee with specialized knowledge in occupational safety and health evaluated the retranslations to finalize the Italian version. This version underwent a preliminary test using a pilot group, followed by anonymous administration to a sample of 398 workers.
      Results: The adaptation of the OHLS into Italian demonstrated outstanding psychometric characteristics. The scale exhibited an excellent model fit and strong internal consistency. Furthermore, the factorial structures were congruent with theoretical expectations, underscoring the scale's robust construct validity.
      Conclusions: The Italian version of the OHLS has been validated as a reliable and effective instrument for quantifying occupational health literacy among Italian workers. This tool's demonstrated validity and reliability suggest its potential for broader application in promoting occupational health awareness and interventions within Italian-speaking populations.
      (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Occupational Health Literacy Scale; Occupational health literacy; Occupational medicine; Sustainable work; Work well-being
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20240822 Date Completed: 20241116 Latest Revision: 20241116
    • Publication Date:
      20241118
    • Accession Number:
      10.1016/j.puhe.2024.07.017
    • Accession Number:
      39173544