Validação de instrumento para avaliação do contexto do consumo de álcool em áreas rurais

Abstract

This study aimed to validate an instrument designed to assess the context of alcohol consumption among rural populations, considering the relevance of alcohol use as a public health issue and the lack of context-specific assessment tools for this setting. A methodological study with a quantitative approach was conducted in three stages: instrument development based on literature review and previously validated tools, content validation by an expert committee, and subsequent item refinement. The evaluation was performed using a five-point Likert scale, and content validity indices were calculated at both item and scale levels. In the first round, satisfactory global validity indices were observed; however, some items showed lower performance and were subsequently revised, merged, or excluded. After refinement, the second round demonstrated improved validity indices, with all items meeting recommended criteria, indicating clarity and relevance. The validated instrument proved to be suitable for assessing the context of alcohol consumption in rural populations, representing a useful tool for future research and for supporting the development of public health strategies tailored to the sociocultural specificities of these communities.