The Malay version of dialysis specific nutrition literacy scale (DSNLS): translation and validation

Karami, Sarah Muneera and Mohd Abu Bakar, Wan Azdie and Mat Ya, Roselawati and Sulaiman, Norhasmah and Mohd Shukri, Nor Azwani (2024) The Malay version of dialysis specific nutrition literacy scale (DSNLS): translation and validation. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 7 (2). pp. 175-183. E-ISSN 2637 - 0603

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Abstract

Background: Nutrition literacy is essential for understanding, assessing, and utilising nutritional information, particularly in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, to improve their overall wellbeing. A suitable tool is necessary to assess their level of nutrition literacy. Unfortunately, there is a lack of a specific nutrition literacy scale in the Malay language for the hemodialysis patients’ population. Therefore, the aim of this study is to translate and validate the Dialysis-Specific Nutrition Literacy Scale (DSNLS) into Malay. Methods: The questionnaire was forward and backward translated by experts in dietetics and linguistics following established guidelines, resulting in a pre-harmonised Malay translation and two backward English translations. An expert committee reviewed and harmonised these translated questions. The questionnaire was then evaluated through a cognitive interview and face validity assessment among 15 hemodialysis patients. Results: During the expert committee assessment, several phrases underwent revisions to improve clarity and comprehension. Respondents preferred that certain terms be replaced during pre-testing with common phrases used in nutrition education. All questions achieved a face validity index value greater than the acceptable value, indicating good validity (≥0.87). Conclusion: The Malay version of the DSNLS underwent translation and face validation, and the findings demonstrate that it is clear and comprehensible for evaluating nutrition literacy among local hemodialysis patients.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dialysis, DSNLS, End-stage renal disease, Malay, Nutrition literacy, Translation
Subjects:	R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology > RM214 Diet therapy. Diet and dietectics in disease
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Community Medicine (Effective: 1st January 2011)
Depositing User:	Dr Nor Azwani Mohd Shukri
Date Deposited:	14 Jan 2025 07:24
Last Modified:	14 Jan 2025 07:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/118394

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