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Volume 13, Issue 2 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics-In Press 2025)
Iran J Ergon 2025, 13(2): 0-0 |
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Jahani Z, Namdari M, Keshavarz N, Saremi M. Design and Psychometric Evaluation of the “Kids Spine Ergonomics Awareness” (KidSEA) Questionnaire. Iran J Ergon 2025; 13 (2)
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1- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,saremim@yahoo.com
2- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Department of Ergonomics, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
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Background and Objective: Musculoskeletal disorders, including back pain, are increasingly prevalent among school-aged children. Poor postural habits and improper backpack carriage are significant contributing factors. However, there is currently no comprehensive and standardized tool available to assess children’s knowledge of ergonomics related to spinal health.
Methods: This methodological study involved the development of a questionnaire through a seven-step process. Following the creation of the preliminary version and assessment of face validity, content validity was evaluated using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) by ten experts. The reliability of the instrument was assessed via test-retest procedure with 15 students and internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient with a sample of 180 students.
Results: The final version of the questionnaire entitled Kids Spine Ergonomics Awareness (KidSEA) comprised 13 items across three domains: "Spinal Anatomy," "Correct Posture," and "Ergonomics of Carrying School Supplies." The CVI and CVR for each item exceeded 0.79 and 0.62, respectively, indicating all items were validated. The Cohen’s kappa coefficient for individual items was above 0.41, and the overall Cronbach’s alpha was 0.74, demonstrating acceptable levels of reliability and internal consistency.
Conclusion: The KidSEA questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing knowledge of ergonomic principles related to spinal health in children. It can be utilized to evaluate health literacy concerning spinal care, to design targeted interventions, and to inform educational programs for the studied age group. Further studies are recommended to establish the validity of the instrument across different age groups.
Methods: This methodological study involved the development of a questionnaire through a seven-step process. Following the creation of the preliminary version and assessment of face validity, content validity was evaluated using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and Content Validity Ratio (CVR) by ten experts. The reliability of the instrument was assessed via test-retest procedure with 15 students and internal consistency using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient with a sample of 180 students.
Results: The final version of the questionnaire entitled Kids Spine Ergonomics Awareness (KidSEA) comprised 13 items across three domains: "Spinal Anatomy," "Correct Posture," and "Ergonomics of Carrying School Supplies." The CVI and CVR for each item exceeded 0.79 and 0.62, respectively, indicating all items were validated. The Cohen’s kappa coefficient for individual items was above 0.41, and the overall Cronbach’s alpha was 0.74, demonstrating acceptable levels of reliability and internal consistency.
Conclusion: The KidSEA questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing knowledge of ergonomic principles related to spinal health in children. It can be utilized to evaluate health literacy concerning spinal care, to design targeted interventions, and to inform educational programs for the studied age group. Further studies are recommended to establish the validity of the instrument across different age groups.
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Received: 2025/07/21 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | ePublished: 2025/09/1
Received: 2025/07/21 | Accepted: 2025/09/1 | ePublished: 2025/09/1
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