Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers

© 2020 The Authors Background: The high incidence of work-related diseases and injuries among day-laborers and workers with no legal contracts (informal workers) has received the attention of the Thai authorities. Workers' low occupational health literacy (OHL) has been reasoned as one contribu...

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Main Authors: Weeraporn Suthakorn, Wanpen Songkham, Kunlayanee Tantranont, Wichit Srisuphan, Pokin Sakarinkhul, Jakkapob Dhatsuwan
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spelling th-cmuir.6653943832-703482020-10-14T08:45:17Z Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers Weeraporn Suthakorn Wanpen Songkham Kunlayanee Tantranont Wichit Srisuphan Pokin Sakarinkhul Jakkapob Dhatsuwan Chemical Engineering Engineering Medicine © 2020 The Authors Background: The high incidence of work-related diseases and injuries among day-laborers and workers with no legal contracts (informal workers) has received the attention of the Thai authorities. Workers' low occupational health literacy (OHL) has been reasoned as one contributing factor. Absence of a valid tool has prevented assessment of informal workers' OHL. The aim of this study was to create a valid and reliable Occupational Health Literacy Scale within the context of Thai working culture (TOHLS-IF). Methods: This study used the mixed method approach to develop TOHLS-IF. Questions were generated using in-depth interviews and an extensive review of the literature. Experts' assessment confirmed the content validity of TOHLS-IF. The scales of its psychometric properties were assessed in a sample of 400 informal workers using cluster random sampling. Results: The final version of the TOHLS-IF comprises 38 items within 4 dimensions: Ability to Gain Access, Understanding, Evaluation, and Use of occupational health and safety information. Factor analysis identified items explaining 50.22% of the total variance. The final confirmatory analysis confirmed the model estimates were satisfactory for the construct. TOHLS-IF demonstrated a high internal consistency and satisfactory reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .98). Conclusion: The TOHLS-IF is a valid and reliable instrument to assess informal workers' OHL. The structural dimensions of this instrument are based on the concept of health literacy and Thai culture. Thai health professionals are encouraged to benefit from this instrument to assess their workers' OHL and apply findings as guidelines for effective occupational health and safety interventions. 2020-10-14T08:28:05Z 2020-10-14T08:28:05Z 2020-01-01 Journal 20937997 20937911 2-s2.0-85088536773 10.1016/j.shaw.2020.06.003 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85088536773&origin=inward http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/70348
institution Chiang Mai University
building Chiang Mai University Library
continent Asia
country Thailand
Thailand
content_provider Chiang Mai University Library
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topic Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Medicine
spellingShingle Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Medicine
Weeraporn Suthakorn
Wanpen Songkham
Kunlayanee Tantranont
Wichit Srisuphan
Pokin Sakarinkhul
Jakkapob Dhatsuwan
Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
description © 2020 The Authors Background: The high incidence of work-related diseases and injuries among day-laborers and workers with no legal contracts (informal workers) has received the attention of the Thai authorities. Workers' low occupational health literacy (OHL) has been reasoned as one contributing factor. Absence of a valid tool has prevented assessment of informal workers' OHL. The aim of this study was to create a valid and reliable Occupational Health Literacy Scale within the context of Thai working culture (TOHLS-IF). Methods: This study used the mixed method approach to develop TOHLS-IF. Questions were generated using in-depth interviews and an extensive review of the literature. Experts' assessment confirmed the content validity of TOHLS-IF. The scales of its psychometric properties were assessed in a sample of 400 informal workers using cluster random sampling. Results: The final version of the TOHLS-IF comprises 38 items within 4 dimensions: Ability to Gain Access, Understanding, Evaluation, and Use of occupational health and safety information. Factor analysis identified items explaining 50.22% of the total variance. The final confirmatory analysis confirmed the model estimates were satisfactory for the construct. TOHLS-IF demonstrated a high internal consistency and satisfactory reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .98). Conclusion: The TOHLS-IF is a valid and reliable instrument to assess informal workers' OHL. The structural dimensions of this instrument are based on the concept of health literacy and Thai culture. Thai health professionals are encouraged to benefit from this instrument to assess their workers' OHL and apply findings as guidelines for effective occupational health and safety interventions.
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author Weeraporn Suthakorn
Wanpen Songkham
Kunlayanee Tantranont
Wichit Srisuphan
Pokin Sakarinkhul
Jakkapob Dhatsuwan
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Wanpen Songkham
Kunlayanee Tantranont
Wichit Srisuphan
Pokin Sakarinkhul
Jakkapob Dhatsuwan
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title Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
title_short Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
title_full Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
title_fullStr Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
title_full_unstemmed Scale Development and Validation to Measure Occupational Health Literacy Among Thai Informal Workers
title_sort scale development and validation to measure occupational health literacy among thai informal workers
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