Research Article

Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: May 10, 2026
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Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study

Abstract

Aim: Smoking during pregnancy is a preventable risk factor, and healthcare professionals play a critical role in supporting women to quit smoking during pregnancy. This study aims at conducting a validity and reliability study of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC) in Turkish.

Methods: This methodological study was conducted between June 2023 and January 2024 with the participation of 144 healthcare professionals providing prenatal care in a province in southeastern Türkiye. Data were collected using a demographic information form and the PSCSC. The cultural adaptation process was conducted in two stages: linguistic validity and content validity. Construct validity was assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability analyses used Cronbach's alpha coefficients and the test-retest method.

Results: EFA revealed a two-factor structure consisting of 18 items, categorized as "Basic Counseling" and "Advanced Counseling". The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the entire scale was 0.951; for the Basic Counseling subscale, it was 0.967, and for the Advanced Counseling subscale, 0.871. Test–retest analysis indicated a strong positive correlation (r= 0.866, p < 0.001). CFA results confirmed that the model demonstrated a good fit.

Conclusion: Based on the findings, the Turkish version of the PSCSC is a valid and reliable instrument. It can be effectively used in both clinical practice and research to monitor and evaluate smoking cessation counseling practices during pregnancy.

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Supporting Institution

None.

Ethical Statement

Permission was obtained from Adıyaman University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee (08.06.2023-423) for the collection of data in the research. In addition, written and verbal consent was obtained from the healthcare professionals before starting the research.

Thanks

We would like to thank those who agreed to participate in the research.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Promotion, Family Medicine

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 10, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

November 4, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 13, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Yılmaz, S., Savaş, M., & Şimşek Küçükkelepçe, D. (2026). Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Advanced Online Publication, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667
AMA
1.Yılmaz S, Savaş M, Şimşek Küçükkelepçe D. Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):1-10. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667
Chicago
Yılmaz, Semra, Mümin Savaş, and Didem Şimşek Küçükkelepçe. 2026. “Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, no. Advanced Online Publication: 1-10. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667.
EndNote
Yılmaz S, Savaş M, Şimşek Küçükkelepçe D (May 1, 2026) Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care Advanced Online Publication 1–10.
IEEE
[1]S. Yılmaz, M. Savaş, and D. Şimşek Küçükkelepçe, “Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study”, TJFMPC, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 1–10, May 2026, doi: 10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Semra - Savaş, Mümin - Şimşek Küçükkelepçe, Didem. “Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2026): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz S, Savaş M, Şimşek Küçükkelepçe D. Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2026;:1–10.
MLA
Yılmaz, Semra, et al. “Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study”. Turkish Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, pp. 1-10, doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667.
Vancouver
1.Semra Yılmaz, Mümin Savaş, Didem Şimşek Küçükkelepçe. Turkish Adaptation of the Prenatal Smoking Cessation Counseling Scale (PSCSC): A Validity and Reliability Study. TJFMPC. 2026 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication):1-10. doi:10.21763/tjfmpc.1816667

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