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- The study aimed to assess the psychometric properties of the EAFAA scale among nursing students regarding their attitudes toward alcohol and alcohol-related disorders.
- A sample of 420 nursing students underwent Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), which resulted in a 48-item scale divided into four factors.
- The EAFAA demonstrated good internal consistency (α=0.85), with a sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 75%, indicating it is a reliable tool for identifying nursing students' attitudes toward alcohol and related issues.
Article Abstract
Objective: to verify the psychometric properties of the Attitudes Scale facing Alcohol and Alcoholism (EAFAA) and people with disorders related to the use of alcohol in nursing students.
Method: a convenience sample (n=420) completed the EAFAA, the data were submitted to Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA).
Results: the EFA resulted in an instrument composed of 48 items divided into four factors. The CFA has established the validity of the factorial structure. The internal consistency of the scale was considered adequate (α=0.85) presenting a sensitivity of 70% and specificity of 75%.
Conclusion: the EAFAA constitutes a reliable instrument to identify the attitudes of nursing students towards alcohol, alcoholism and persons with disorders related to alcohol use.
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