Development and Validation of Perceived Oral Health Benefits on Yoga Scale (POBYS)

Authors

  • Acharya Balkrishna University of Patanjali, Uttarakhand, India
  • Kuldeep Singh Dental Clinic and Research Centre, Patanjali Ayurved Hospital, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
  • Abhishek Sharma Public Health Dentistry, RUHS College of Dental Sciences (Government Dental College and Hospital), Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Nagarajan Karthikeyan Patanjali Research Institute, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
  • Paran Gowda University of Patanjali, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14295/bds.2021.v24i4.2607

Abstract

Objective: Sustained practice of Yoga leads to self-awareness, physical strength and high sense of energy. Yoga stimulates antioxidant levels in the body and reduces likelihood of dental disorders. No research has been undertaken connecting perception on yoga and oral health behaviors. The present study is an attempt to develop a psychometric scale entitled Perceived Benefits on Yoga Scale (PBYS) to measure individuals’ perception on Yoga in relation to oral health behaviors. Material and methods: The psychometric tool was developed based on the concepts of Health Benefit Model (HBM). Among the four components of the model, the present study considered “perceived benefits” component. A total of 206 individuals participated in the study. To analyze the scale theoretically, face and content validity were assessed. Reliability of the scale was tested using Cronbach’s alpha and Spearman-Brown coefficient. Using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, construct validity was tested. Cronbach alpha and Spearman- Brown coefficient were applied to test the reliability of scale. Results: There were six items in the final scale, with a Spearman- Brown coefficient of 0.92 and Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91. Statistically significant (p < 0.001) positive correlation was found between POBYS scores and Yoga Self-Efficacy Scale (YSES).  Validity of scale is within accepted range as indicated by Goodness of Fit indices. Conclusion: POBYS is a reliable and valid measure of perception on yoga outcomes with specific reference to oral health behavior.

Keywords

Yoga; Health belief model; Oral health behavior; Scale development; Confirmatory factor analysis.

Author Biography

Acharya Balkrishna, University of Patanjali, Uttarakhand, India

Vice chancellor, Patanjali University

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Published

2021-10-01

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 4 (2021): Oct - Dec / 2021 - published Oct 2021

Section

Clinical or Laboratorial Research

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