Journal of pediatric nursing, Volume 80, 19 3 2024, Pages e170-e179 Development and validation of the social determinants of health screening scale-parent form. Yılmaz D, Güney R
Background
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening children for social determinants of health (SDOH).
Purpose
This study aimed to develop a valid and reliable tool for screening SDOH in children and adolescents aged 0-18 through their parents.
Design and methods
This methodological research was conducted with parents of 748 children admitted to a hospital in Turkey. An item pool was created from a literature review and interviews with 30 healthcare professionals. The scale's validity and reliability were tested through pilot and main applications.
Results
The scale, with 33 items across five factors, explained 57.256 % of total variability. Confirmatory factor analysis showed significant model fit (RMSEA = 0.052, χ2/df = 2.013). Cronbach's Alpha ranged from 0.646 to 0.909 for sub-dimensions, and 0.886 overall.
Conclusion
The scale is a valid and reliable tool for screening SDOH in children and adolescents through their parents and can be used in academic research and clinical practice.
Practice implications
The scale provides healthcare professionals with a practical tool for assessing social determinants of health in pediatric populations, facilitating early identification and intervention in both clinical settings and research applications.
