Turkish of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.

Design: The study was methodological type. Methods: The study conducted between Aug 9 and December 30, 2024, with 510 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale.

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Key information

Conditions

Acupuncture Reliability and Validity

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bartın University

Bartın, 74010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Individuals who are over the age of 18,
Live in Turkey,
Use social media, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Women who do not know how to read or write Turkish,
Have hearing or vision problems or mental disabilities,
Do not have social media,
Do not volunteer to participate in the study will not be included in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Validity and Reliability

Other

The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture. Sub-dimensions:

Sub-Dimension 1 (Items 1-10): Willingness to Try Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 2 (Items 11-20): Belief in the Effectiveness of Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 3 (Items 21-30): Comfort in the Acupuncture Sub-Dimension 4 (Items 31-40): Concerns and Preferences

Primary outcomes

The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

Time frame: 1 day

The scale consists of 40 items and four sub-dimensions, and is scored according to a 5-point Likert rating scale (ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (Score = 1 point) to "Strongly Agree" (Score = 5 points)). The scale evaluates the healthy/patient individual's readiness attitude level towards acupuncture, personal beliefs, preferences and experiences. The score received per sub-dimension varies between a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 50 points. The average cut-off score per sub-dimension is 25. The higher the score (above the average cut-off score), the more open the healthy/patient individual is to acupuncture.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Trakya University

Other

Collaborators

Bartın Unıversity

Registry information

Official study title

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

Important dates

Study start: 2024
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Feb 4, 2025
Registry last updated: Feb 4, 2025

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