Validity and Reliability of 'Fit for Future' Module towards Weight Management Programme among Malaysian Adults

Ummi Mohlisi Mohd Asmawi; Muhamad Nor Asyraf  Samsudin; Norashimah  Rajab; Muchtaruddin  Mansyur

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3677

Authors

Ummi Mohlisi Mohd Asmawi Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muhamad Nor Asyraf Samsudin Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Norashimah Rajab Centre for Dietetics Studies, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
Muchtaruddin Mansyur Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7i21.3677

Keywords:

Weight Management, Module, Validity, Reliability

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the '˜Fit for Future' (F4F) Module for the weight management programme among Malaysian adults. Methods: Two different forms of the questionnaire were designed. One form (32 questions) determined content validity, while another form (38 questions) determined inter-item and test-retest reliabilities. Results: Contents of the module were improvised accordingly as experts provided qualitative feedback. The CVIs, Cronbach's alpha and intraclass-correlation coefficient (ICC) recorded values of 0.80 and higher, 0.80-0.97 and 0.61-0.91, respectively. Conclusion: This study showed that the developed F4F Module has good content validity and reliability and helps Malaysian adults manage weight.

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