Validation of Turkish Versions Child- and Parent-Rated Scales of Food Allergy Anxiety

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT07019389

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization105 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Turkish adaptation of the Scale of Food Allergy Anxiety (SOFAA), including both the child-report and parent-report versions. The SOFAA is a validated tool originally developed to assess the specific anxiety related to food allergies. The Turkish versions of the scales will undergo a comprehensive validation process, including assessments of internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity. Participants will include children diagnosed with IgE-mediated food allergies and their primary caregivers. The study will investigate whether the translated scales maintain the original structure and effectively measure food allergy-related anxiety in the Turkish pediatric population. The findings are expected to contribute to clinical assessment practices and research on food allergy-related psychosocial impacts in Turkeyy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

105

Conditions

Food Hypersensitivity Allergy Phobic Disorders Caregiver Burden Validation Study Cross-Cultural Comparison

Interventions

Turkish Version of the Scale of Food Allergy Anxiety (SOFAA)OTHER

Participants will complete the Turkish-translated versions of the Scale of Food Allergy Anxiety (SOFAA). Children will complete the SOFAA-C; their parents will complete the SOFAA-P. The study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the translated scales through internal consistency, factor analysis, and test-retest reliability methods.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with IgE-mediated food allergy * At least one parent/caregiver willing to participate * Fluent in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Major neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders that impair ability to complete scales

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Internal Consistency of the Turkish Version of the SOFAA-C and SOFAA-P

Internal consistency of the Turkish child- and parent-reported versions of the Scale of Food Allergy Anxiety (SOFAA) will be evaluated using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. A value of ≥ 0.70 will be considered acceptable.

Time frame: Within 1 week of initial administration

Construct Validity of the Turkish Version of SOFAA

Construct validity of the Turkish version of the SOFAA will be assessed using exploratory and/or confirmatory factor analysis based on responses from children and parents. Factor structure will be compared with the original version.

Time frame: Within 1 week of initial administration

Test-Retest Reliability of the Turkish Version of SOFAA

A subsample of participants will complete the SOFAA again after a 10-14 day interval. Test-retest reliability will be evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).

Time frame: Approximately 10-14 days after baseline assessment