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Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students

Cilt: 14 Sayı: 3 17 Eylül 2026
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Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students

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Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish 12-item Occupational Health Literacy Scale (OHLS) among undergraduate health sciences students. Materials and Methods: A methodological psychometric design was used with 343 undergraduate health sciences students. Test–retest reliability was assessed over a 7-day interval using ICC(3,1) in participants with matched baseline (T1)–retest (T2) data (n=303). Internal consistency was examined using Cronbach’s alpha. Construct validity was evaluated via confirmatory factor analysis, and convergent validity was examined using correlations with HLS19-Q12. Results: The mean age was 21.03±2.22 years and 66.2% of participants were female. Internal consistency was high for the total score (α=0.907), good for the Knowledge/skills subscale (α=0.852), and acceptable for the Willingness/responsibility subscale (α=0.741). Test–retest reliability was good for the total score (ICC=0.847), with subscale ICCs ranging from 0.682 to 0.701. CFA supported a two-factor structure with acceptable-to-good model fit (CFI=0.96, TLI=0.95, RMSEA=0.05, SRMR=0.05). Correlations with HLS19-Q12 were significant (p<0.001). Discussion: The Turkish OHLS is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing occupational health literacy in undergraduate health sciences students. This validated questionnaire can be effectively used in clinical practice and research to assess occupational health literacy and to inform targeted educational and preventive strategies for Turkish-speaking health sciences students.

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Destekleyen Kurum

This study received no funding.

Etik Beyan

Ethical approval was obtained from the Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Social and Human Sciences Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee (Decision No: 2024/03/13; Decision date: 21 March 2024). Participation was voluntary, and electronic informed consent was obtained prior to completing the online questionnaire. All procedures complied with the Declaration of Helsinki.

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None

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

İş Terapisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

17 Eylül 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

19 Şubat 2026

Kabul Tarihi

10 Ağustos 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 14 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Gürses, Ö. A., & İlter, H. (2026). Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, 14(3), 183-190. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1893460
AMA
1.Gürses ÖA, İlter H. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2026;14(3):183-190. doi:10.30720/ered.1893460
Chicago
Gürses, Ömer Alperen, ve Hüseyin İlter. 2026. “Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14 (3): 183-90. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1893460.
EndNote
Gürses ÖA, İlter H (01 Eylül 2026) Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14 3 183–190.
IEEE
[1]Ö. A. Gürses ve H. İlter, “Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students”, Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, c. 14, sy 3, ss. 183–190, Eyl. 2026, doi: 10.30720/ered.1893460.
ISNAD
Gürses, Ömer Alperen - İlter, Hüseyin. “Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi 14/3 (01 Eylül 2026): 183-190. https://doi.org/10.30720/ered.1893460.
JAMA
1.Gürses ÖA, İlter H. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 2026;14:183–190.
MLA
Gürses, Ömer Alperen, ve Hüseyin İlter. “Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students”. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi, c. 14, sy 3, Eylül 2026, ss. 183-90, doi:10.30720/ered.1893460.
Vancouver
1.Ömer Alperen Gürses, Hüseyin İlter. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Occupational Health Literacy Scale Among Health Sciences Students. Ergoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi. 01 Eylül 2026;14(3):183-90. doi:10.30720/ered.1893460

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