Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

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An Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Face Mask Use Scale's Korean Version among Community-Dwelling Adults

한국어판 마스크 착용 이행 측정 도구의 신뢰도와 타당도 평가: 지역사회 거주 일반 성인을 대상으로

  • Lee, Kyungmi (Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Shin, Nayeon (Department of Nursing, CHA Bundang Medical Center, CHA University) ;
  • Kang, Younhee (College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University)
  • 이경미 (삼성서울병원 간호본부) ;
  • 신나연 (차의과학대학교 분당차병원 간호국) ;
  • 강윤희 (이화여자대학교 간호대학)
  • Received : 2021.06.24
  • Accepted : 2021.09.28
  • Published : 2021.10.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study evaluated the validity and reliability of the Korean version of the Face Mask Use Scale (K-FMUS) among community-dwelling adults. Methods: The participants of the study were community-dwelling adults in Korea using face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. The English FMUS was translated into Korean using forward and backward translation procedures. The construct validity and reliability of the K-FMUS were evaluated using the exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses and the internal consistency reliability test. Results: The K-FMUS comprised 6 items divided into 2 factors. The variance of the factors was approximately 79.1%, which suggested that the scale indicated the effectiveness of face mask usage. The two factors were labeled as face mask use in society (4 items) and face mask use at home (2 items). Cronbach's α value for the overall scale was .88. Conclusion: The K-FMUS is a valid and reliable scale that can be used to measure face mask usage among community-dwelling adults in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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