This is a methodological study aiming to evaluate the reliability and validity of the LQ-RC. The sample size is recommended at least 5–10 times the total number of items in the scale when adapting a scale to another culture11 (link)
. Considering that there may be deficiencies or errors in the data, it was planned to use a sample size that was 20 times the total number of items in the original scale. Therefore, the study sample was composed of 1,200 volunteers aged 18–64 years who consulted at primary healthcare centers between February and June 2018. Current dieters, foreigners, and participants who did not completely reply to all questions were excluded from the study. Four participants were removed because of missing data and wrong anthropometric measurements. The study was completed with 1,196 participants. Questionnaires were completed at primary healthcare centers via the face-to-face method.
. Considering that there may be deficiencies or errors in the data, it was planned to use a sample size that was 20 times the total number of items in the original scale. Therefore, the study sample was composed of 1,200 volunteers aged 18–64 years who consulted at primary healthcare centers between February and June 2018. Current dieters, foreigners, and participants who did not completely reply to all questions were excluded from the study. Four participants were removed because of missing data and wrong anthropometric measurements. The study was completed with 1,196 participants. Questionnaires were completed at primary healthcare centers via the face-to-face method.
