An observational study in Acupuncture and Reliability and Validity, sponsored by Trakya University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-02-04.
Sponsored by Trakya University · Observational
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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Women over 18 age, living in Turkiye, using social media (Facebook, Instagram), and agreeing to participate in the study
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Other: Validity and reliability
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
The Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale
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.
Time frame: 1 day
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