Methodology for Developing a New EFNEP Food and Physical Activity Behaviors Questionnaire
Title | Methodology for Developing a New EFNEP Food and Physical Activity Behaviors Questionnaire |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2017 |
Authors | Murray, EK, Auld, G, Baker, SS, Barale, K, Franck, K, Khan, T, Palmer-Keenan, D, Walsh, J |
Journal | Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior |
Volume | 49 |
Issue | 9 |
Pagination | 777 - 783.e1 |
Date Published | 2017/10/01/ |
ISBN | 1499-4046 |
Keywords | EFNEP, evaluation, food and physical activity questionnaire, protocol, reliability, validity |
Abstract | ObjectiveResearch methods are described for developing a food and physical activity behaviors questionnaire for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), a US Department of Agriculture nutrition education program serving low-income families.DesignMixed-methods observational study. The questionnaire will include 5 domains: (1) diet quality, (2) physical activity, (3) food safety, (4) food security, and (5) food resource management. A 5-stage process will be used to assess the questionnaire's test-retest reliability and content, face, and construct validity.SettingResearch teams across the US will coordinate questionnaire development and testing nationally.ParticipantsConvenience samples of low-income EFNEP, or EFNEP-eligible, adult participants across the US.InterventionsA 5-stage process: (1) prioritize domain concepts to evaluate (2) question generation and content analysis panel, (3) question pretesting using cognitive interviews, (4) test-retest reliability assessment, and (5) construct validity testing.Main Outcome MeasureA nationally tested valid and reliable food and physical activity behaviors questionnaire for low-income adults to evaluate EFNEP's effectiveness.AnalysisCognitive interviews will be summarized to identify themes and dominant trends. Paired t tests (P ≤ .05) and Spearman and intra-class correlation coefficients (r > .5) will be conducted to assess reliability. Construct validity will be assessed using Wilcoxon t test (P ≤ .05), Spearman correlations, and Bland-Altman plots. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jneb.2017.05.341 |
Short Title | Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior |
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