Turkish of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale

Objectives: Acupuncture is often used to promote health and well-being, relieve pain, and treat a variety of medical conditions. Acupuncture is believed to work by stimulating the body's natural healing processes, and it is important that individuals are prepared to receive acupuncture. The study aims to examine the Turkish validity and reliability of the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale, which will be used to evaluate the well-being levels of haptonomy and haptotherapy practices in women.

Design: The study was methodological type. Methods: The study conducted between Aug 9 and December 30, 2024, with 510 women who volunteered to participate by sharing forum pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram) via the web. Data were collected using a personal information form, including sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics and the Acupuncture Readiness Attitude Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who are over the age of 18,
• Live in Turkey,
• Use social media, and agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who do not know how to read or write Turkish,
• Have hearing or vision problems or mental disabilities,
• Do not have social media,
• Do not volunteer to participate in the study will not be included in the study.