Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the NutriSTEP Questionnaire

Year 2024, Issue: 5, 35 - 42, 05.07.2024

Merve Azak , Duygu Gözen

https://doi.org/10.26650/CURARE.2024.1447500

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Nutrition Screening Tool for Every Preschooler (NutriSTEP) questionnaire in Turkish, a measurement tool originating from Canada that is designed to assess the nutrition risk of preschool children.
Materials and Methods: An online cross-cultural validation study was conducted with 196 parents of children aged 3-5 years in Istanbul, Türkiye. The NutriSTEP questionnaire is comprised of 17 items covering four categories and underwent translation into Turkish and subsequent evaluation for language, content, and face validity. Data collection occurred online, with statistical analyses being performed to gauge the reliability and validity of the tool.
Results: A total of 196 parents participated in the study who yielded a mean NutriSTEP score of 27.30 ± 6.64, indicating a notable prevalence of medium to high nutrition risk among preschoolers. The content validity index was assessed at 0.99, underscoring the robustness of the tool’s content validity. The item-scale correlation analysis revealed a significant and consistent correlation between each item and the total score, affirming the coherence of the items within the NutriSTEP scale. Further scrutiny through item analysis unveiled predominantly positive correlations between most items and the total score, further bolstering the tool’s efficacy at gauging nutrition risk. A criterion-related validity analysis highlighted significant associations between NutriSTEP scores and various factors, illuminating the tool’s predictive capacity concerning nutrition risk. Moreover, the test-retest analysis demonstrated a robust correlation between the initial and repeated administrations of NutriSTEP (p < 0.01), reaffirming its reliability over time.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the Turkish adaptation of NutriSTEP demonstrates strong validity and reliability for assessing nutrition risk among preschool children, making it a suitable tool for use in Türkiye. Its user-friendly nature that allows parents to complete the assessment swiftly in approximately 10 minutes provides valuable insights into various aspects of children’s nutritional status.

Keywords

Children, preschoolers, nutrition screening, nutrition risk, parent

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