Development and validation of a questionnaire on knowledge, attitude and practice regarding occupational safety and health (Q-TRIMOSH-KAP) among food industry workers in Selangor, Malaysia

Introduction: Food industry is a key contributor to Malaysia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), spanning food processing, distribution, and services. Assessing their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding occupational safety and health (OSH) is crucial. Although KAP scores are widely used, there's no specific questionnaire for food industry workers. This study aims to develop and validate OSH related KAP questionnaire for food industry workers. Materials and methods: A questionnaire specifically designed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding occupational safety and health (OSH) among food industry workers in Selangor, Malaysia, was developed and underwent review by six subject matter experts. The self-administered questionnaire utilized closed-ended questions with combination of yes and false response for knowledge and Likert scale for other latent variables. Item-Content Validity Index (I-CVI), Content Validity Ratio (CVR) and Cronbach's alpha analysis was used to evaluate the validation and reliability of the questionnaire. Results: All items in final version achieved a Content Validity Index (CVI) surpassing the minimum requirement. Additionally, the Content Validity Ratio (CVR) analysis revealed unanimous agreement among experts. Cronbach's alpha values improved from initial to final versions: Knowledge (0.705 to 0.716), Attitude (0.743 to 0.788), and Practice (0.770 to 0.813). Notably, the final version achieved satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha coefficients > 0.7). Conclusion: The pilot study confirms the questionnaire's effectiveness in assessing occupational safety and health among food industry workers. Rigorous validation and expert input strengthen the study's credibility, paving the way for future research and improved safety measures in the food industry in Selangor, Malaysia.

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